Crime & Safety
Sandy Springs Police: Purse Snatcher Pushed Down 88-Year-old Woman
In his Weekly Wrapup report Capt. Steve Rose said snatchings took place Jan. 7 and Feb. 5 in the Powers Ferry Landing area near Northside Drive.
Sandy Springs Police say a suspected purse-snatcher pushed a 88-year-old woman into the back seat of her car, and stole her purse outside the CVS Store at 6370 Powers Ferry Road.
In his Weekly Wrapup report Capt. Steve Rose said snatchings took place Jan. 7 and Feb. 5 in the Powers Ferry Landing area, near Northside Drive.
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Police have issued warrants for Saul Locke, Jr., for Robbery by Force and Reckless Driving.
According to the department website, Locke, age 45, drives a 2011 Chevrolet Z-71 pickup truck with a Georgia tag: BUF-1755.
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He is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, and 220 pounds.
If you have any information, contact Det. J.T. Williams at 770-551-6937 or Sandy Springs Police, 770-551-6900.
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