Elderly woman's purse snatched in brazen attack in front of Walgreen's

Surveillance image of suspect fleeing scene.

ROCHESTER - Police today are on the lookout for a purse snatcher who wrested it away from an elderly woman outside the Rochester Walgreen's on Tuesday.

The brazen attack occurred in broad daylight around 9:20 a.m.

The 82-year-old victim was on the Columbus Avenue side of the store when a man approached her, grabbed the purse out of her hands and fled behind the People's United Bank on the other side of the Walgreen's building. The victim was not injured and did not fall during the incident. The suspect was described as wearing all dark clothing and a dark ball cap. A New Hampshire State Police K9 unit responded to the scene but the track was unsuccessful.

Anyone who has information regarding this case, 19-3604-OF, is urged to call 603-330-7128. Tipsters can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 603-335-6500 or Text to: CRIMES (274637) Body of Text: TEXT4CASH + your tip. Cash rewards are offered for information that leads to an arrest.