Woman Robbed Of Purse In Broad Daylight On Easter: Fairfield PD

FAIRFIELD, CT — Fairfield Police are investigating after a woman was robbed of her purse in broad daylight in the Stop & Shop parking lot on Easter Sunday. Police are looking for the vehicle (pictured), which is possibly a 2000-2004 Nissan Maxima, in connection to a “strong arm robbery/purse snatching” incident that took place in the parking lot of Stop and Shop, 760 Villa Avenue, at about 3:15 p.m. on April 1, according to Sgt. Michael Paris.

Paris said the suspect, described as a white male in his mid-20s with a beard and reddish brown hair, approached two women in the parking lot and yanked the purse off one of them after a brief struggle.

If the vehicle is located, or anyone with information, is asked to contact the Fairfield Police Department Detective Bureau at 203-254-4840 or Text ‘FPD’ plus your tip to CRIMES (274637).

Photos via the Fairfield Police Department