ARIZONA NEWS

Glendale police searching for suspected purse snatchers

Feb 20, 2014, 4:59 PM | Updated: 4:59 pm

PHOENIX — Police are searching for two men suspected of stealing an elderly woman’s purse outside of a Glendale, Ariz. Walmart.

Police said the victim was leaving the Walmart at 18551 N. 83rd Ave. about 4:45 p.m. on Jan. 27 when two men in a white Cadillac approached her.

One man allegedly leaned out of the vehicle and shoved the victim over while taking her purse.

The value of the stolen good is between $5,000 and $5,500.

The suspect who grabbed the purse is described as being a Hispanic male. He was riding in a white mid- to late-1990s Cadillac DeVille sedan.

Anyone with information on the crime is asked to contact the Glendale Police Department at (623) 930-3000 or Silent Witness at (480) WITNESS.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

At least seven workers were hospitalized on Thursday, April 25, 2024, after a hazmat incident at a ...

KTAR.com

At least 7 employees hospitalized after hazmat incident at West Valley warehouse

At least seven workers were hospitalized on Thursday after a hazmat incident at a West Valley warehouse, authorities said.

42 minutes ago

Headshot of missing Arizona woman Shayna Feinman, who hasn’t been seen since March 9, 2024, near ...

Kevin Stone

Reward in the case of missing Arizona woman Shayna Feinman increased to $10,000

The reward in the case of missing Arizona woman Shayna Feinman has been increased to $10,000, authorities said Wednesday.

2 hours ago

Kason Nelson is one of the two teenagers who were arrested after a home burglary in Scottsdale on A...

KTAR.com

Surprise Police arrest 2 teenagers allegedly involved in attempted home burglary

Two teenagers were arrested in Surprise after an attempted burglary at a residence on Monday, authorities said.

5 hours ago

Split-panel image with a photo of Chris Greicius, the 7-year-old boy who inspired the creation of M...

Kevin Stone

Make-A-Wish getting replacement for inspirational statue stolen from Phoenix headquarters

Make-A-Wish is getting a replacement for the cherished statue that was stolen from the non-profit group’s Phoenix headquarters last year.

7 hours ago

2015 K&A Kisidiaris Trust bought Glendale retail center Avenue at Olive Park for $5.5 million...

Bailey Leasure

Retail center near Glendale Community College sells for $5.5 million

Avenue at Olive Park, a fully leased 3-acre retail center near Glendale Community College, was sold recently for $5.5 million.

7 hours ago

Volleyball will take place on Friday but will take place at Avondale's American Sports Center. (Spe...

David Veenstra

Glendale high school hosting Special Olympics Arizona Summer Games

Special Olympics Arizona's Summer Games are returning this week. More than 1,500 athletes will make their way to Glendale to compete.

7 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

COLLINS COMFORT MASTERS

Here are 5 things Arizona residents need to know about their HVAC system

It's warming back up in the Valley, which means it's time to think about your air conditioning system's preparedness for summer.

...

Midwestern University

Midwestern University Clinics: transforming health care in the valley

Midwestern University, long a fixture of comprehensive health care education in the West Valley, is also a recognized leader in community health care.

...

Collins Comfort Masters

Avoid a potential emergency and get your home’s heating and furnace safety checked

With the weather getting colder throughout the Valley, the best time to make sure your heating is all up to date is now. 

Glendale police searching for suspected purse snatchers