Crime & Safety

Suspected Purse Thief Sought By Police

Clearwater law enforcement are seeking the suspect involved in the theft of two high-end handbags from a local mall. (Breaking)

CLEARWATER, FL – The Clearwater Police Department today released two surveillance photos asking for the public's help to identify a grand theft suspect who purportedly swiped two Michael Kors purses from a local store.

The incident allegedly occurred July 24 at Macy's at Westfield Countryside Mall.

Anyone with information can call the Clearwater PD at 727-562-4242 or email tips@myclearwater.com.

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Citizens also can call Crime Stoppers of Pinellas County at 1-800-873-TIPS or use the TIP411 system by texting their tip and the keyword CWPD to 847411.

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