PA Purse Snatcher Caught On Camera Wanted By Police

A purser snatcher who was caught in the act on a surveillance camera is wanted by police in central Pennsylvania.

The purse snatcher caught in the act.
Photo Credit: *Susquehanna Township police department*

06/03/2022 6:04 p.m.

The man pictured stole the purse (also pictured) from a woman in the 2200 block of Paxton Church Road in Harrisburg around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, according to a release by the Susquehanna Township police department.

It was a classic snatch and grab⁠— the man "grabbed the purse and ran away," police say.

Anyone who knows the identity of the man or has any information for the police is asked to call Detective Meier at 717-909-9246 or email them at smeier@susquehannatwp.com.

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