Paris police identify suspect in Walmart purse theft

The Paris Police Department believes the photos are of the suspect and the vehicle that drove...
The Paris Police Department believes the photos are of the suspect and the vehicle that drove off.(KXII)
Published: Apr. 25, 2019 at 12:18 PM CDT

Paris police have identified a woman accused of stealing another woman's purse at the Paris Walmart.

Authorities say a woman was pushing her cart through the parking lot around 1:27 p.m. April 10 when the suspect grabbed her purse and ran to a waiting vehicle.

A witness chased the suspects and was able to open the car door and got into a scuffle with the suspect.

The vehicle was able to drive away, hitting and damaging a parked car in the process.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Waltz at 903-784-6688, Option '0' or the Lamar County Crime Stoppers at 905-785-TIPS (8477).