Purse-snatching suspect sought by Cd'A PD

Police in Coeur d’Alene are searching for a man suspected of snatching a purse from a 91-year-old woman.

The robbery occurred around 4:45 p.m. Sunday in the 2800 block of N. 15th Street as the victim was exiting her car that she had just parked.

The suspect, a white male, reportedly took the purse and fled on foot after a brief struggle with the woman. He was last seen heading north on 15th Street in a tan-colored SUV.

The victim was taken to Kootenai Health to be treated for minor injuries sustained during the struggle.

The suspect is described as thin, between 5 foot 8 inches and 6 feet tall. He was wearing a dark-colored baseball hat and a dark colored jacket or sweatshirt.

The police department has photos of a person of interest.

Anyone with information about this individual’s identity or any other information related to this investigation is urged to contact the Coeur d’Alene Police Department immediately at (208) 769-2320.