MVPD Arrest Homeless Man For Attempted Purse Snatching

MOUNTAIN VIEW — A transient who allegedly attempted to steal a woman's purse in downtown Mountain View on Monday evening was quickly found in hiding a block away, police said.

Anthony Patterson, 20, was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and resisting arrest, according to police.

The suspect was seen fighting with a woman at a bus stop near the 200 block of Castro Street, where officers were wrapping up their response to another call, police said.

The officers saw Patterson try to snatch the woman's purse from her shoulder, police said. He was unsuccessful in his attempt.

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The officers headed to the bus stop, saw the suspect run down the road to West Dana Street and followed him, police said.

Patterson was found hiding inside a dumpster near a CVS Pharmacy and arrested, according to police.

No injuries were reported.

— Bay City News; Image via Mountain View Police Department