Crime & Safety

Pair Arrested For Hatfield Shop Rite Purse Thefts

The pair attempted to steal a purse from an old woman at the Hatfield Shop Rite, and were successful in a different attempt, police said.

Two individuals have been arrested for theft and attempted theft of purses, Hatfield police announced.

The pair attempted to steal a purse from an old woman at the Hatfield Shop Rite, and were successful in a different attempt, police said.

Tiffany Groves and Justin Pope were identified based on surveillance footage taken from the store.

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The incidents occurred on November 9 and 10.

Both individuals were sent to Montgomery County Correctional Facility on $25,000 cash bail.

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A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 28 at 9 a.m.

Image courtesy Hatfield Police Department.

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