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Crime of the Week: Help identify alleged wallet-snatcher

Crime of the Week:  Help identify alleged wallet-snatcher

This person is suspected of stealing a wallet and putting it in a large purse. Photo: Saga Communications, Sangamon County


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a theft.

On August 29th, around midnight officers were called to Main Gate Bar and Grill, located at 2143 N 11th in reference to a patron who had left his wallet behind.

Video from the business shows a white female with dark colored hair, black shirt, and jeans take the wallet placing into a large purse. The wallet contained debit and credit cards.

Images of the suspect can be found above, and on our website. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on our website, or use the P3 app. If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2,500.

Remember: Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

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