Teen Charged In Walmart Purse Snatching

CRESTWOOD, IL — A Country Club Hills teen is accused of snatching a woman’s purse in a Walmart parking lot. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved a felony robbery charge for 18-year-old Daquan Steele. Bail was set at $100,000.

According to the charges, on Monday, Aug. 26, Crestwood police responded to a report of a woman having her purse stolen in the Walmart parking lot at 4700 W. 135th St. The woman told police she was walking in the parking lot when a silver Nissan pulled up. A young man later identified as Steele, is said to have gotten out of the car and walk up behind the woman. Police said Steele ripped the woman’s purse away and then fled in the Nissan.

Officers reviewed store surveillance video and were able to get a license plate. A check of the law enforcement database showed that the car had been reported stolen in Country Club Hills two hours prior to the purported purse snatching. Crestwood cops canvassed the area, but could not locate the vehicle.

Police said the Nissan was spotted and stopped by Orland Park police. The occupants of the car were taken into custody.

Crestwood police said Steele admitted to stealing the purse. The woman also identified Steele as the man who allegedly stole her purse. Steele is currently being held in Cook County Jail in lieu of bond. His next court date is Sept. 23 in Bridgeview.