Crime & Safety

Man Stole Elderly Woman's Purse Inside Quincy Stop & Shop: Police

A man, wearing a black shirt and hat, was accused of stealing a purse from an elderly woman's shopping cart at Stop & Shop in Quincy.

Police have asked for the public's help finding a man accused of stealing an elderly woman's purse.
Police have asked for the public's help finding a man accused of stealing an elderly woman's purse. (Via Quincy Police)

QUINCY, MA — Police have asked for the public's help finding a man accused of stealing an elderly woman's purse. According to police, the man grabbed the pocketbook from the woman's shopping cart inside the Stop & Shop on Southern Artery. Police said he escaped on foot.

Anyone with information is asked to call Quincy police at 617-479-1212.

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