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Police searching for man accused of snatching 83-year-old woman's purse outside Beaumont church

Beaumont Police say the suspect was on a white or silver mountain bike and approached her from behind as she was walking from the parking lot to the church.
Credit: BPD

BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police are looking for a man caught on video snatching a purse from an elderly woman. 

It happened on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 at St. Anne's church in Beaumont. 

Beaumont Police say the suspect was on a white or silver mountain bike and approached her from behind as she was walking from the parking lot to the church.

If you know who this is, you are encouraged to contact the Beaumont Police Department at 409-832-1234.  

From a Beaumont Police Department news release:

On Saturday, December 2, 2023,  this suspect was captured on video after stealing a purse from an 83 year old female in the 2700 block of Calder. (St. Anne’s Church). The suspect was on a white or silver mountain bike and approached her from behind as she was walking from the parking lot to the church. If you know who this is, contact Beaumont Police Department at 409-832-1234.

Credit: BPD

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