Brookfield Police Searching For Little Old Lady Purse Snatcher

BROOKFIELD, WI — Police are searching for a robbery suspect, who reportedly grabbed the purse from a grocery cart while an 88-year-old woman was reaching into a meat cooler.

According to police, the suspect concealed the purse under the front of his shirt and quickly left the store.

Police are looking for a black male between 40-50 years of age, bald, clean shaven, sunglasses, approximately 5'11" tall, 200 lbs., wearing a red t-shirt with a large logo on the front, blue jean shorts, black socks, tan sandals or flip flops.

The suspect vehicle is a newer red Toyota Yaris 4-door or similar vehicle; unknown license plate number as plate had a yellowish cover that made it difficult to read. Vehicle was last seen eastbound on Capitol Drive from N. 128th Street.

The purse is described as a black, medium-size purse with two straps and a beige pocket on the front. It contained $250.00 in cash and two credit cards. It also contained the victim's driver's license, Social Security card, Medicare, and AARP insurance cards.

Any agency having information on this incident, please contact Officer RIEDERER at the City of Brookfield Police Department, 262-787-3702, reference IR# B17019223.

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