ST. JOHNSBURY — Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a woman who was involved in a theft in St. Johnsbury today.
Authorities say they were notified of the theft of a purse at the Price Chopper located on Memorial Drive at around 1:30 p.m.
Police say that a woman grabbed the victim’s purse from her arm and ran out of the store.
The woman was pursued by patrons and the victim, but was able to enter into a 2002 BMW X5 bearing New Hampshire registration SKI-MW, which was being operated by another person.
The purse contained credit cards, identification, and a Samsung Galaxy.
The vehicle was last seen fleeing south on Memorial Drive before turning onto Tremont Street.
Police released a picture of the woman and the vehicle involved today.
Anyone who can identify the suspect or knows the whereabouts of the vehicle is asked to contact Trooper Rodzel at 802-222-4680.
