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Citrus Heights Police searching for purse snatcher

Police say the suspect grabbed the elderly victim's purse and pushed her down before taking off on foot.
Credit: Courtesy Citrus Heights Police.
Police say the suspect grabbed the elderly victim's purse and pushed her down before taking off on foot.

Authorities are looking for a purse-snatching suspect who knocked over an elderly woman at a Citrus Heights grocery store.

Footage of the crime was caught on surveillance camera. It happened at the Sprouts located in the 7900 block of Greenback Lane.

Police say the suspect grabbed the elderly victim’s purse and pushed her down before taking off on foot. Luckily, the victim only sustained minor injuries from the fall.

If you recognize this man, you are asked to call the Citrus Heights Police tip line at 916-727-5524.

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