PCPD need help identifying a suspect who was seen stealing a women’s purse

Ponca City Police Department is asking for help identifying a man who stole a women’s purse at Wal-mart.

According to a PCPD police report there is video surveillance that confirms the purse was picked up, wallet was taken from it and then the suspect left the purse in the toilet paper aisle.

The suspect is described as either Native American or Hispanic in his 20s or early 30s. At the time of the crime witnesses who saw him walking with the purse said he was wearing a tank top and shorts.

The crime happened Tuesday night at 7:45 and video footage shows the suspect leaving the store shortly after the theft.

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online regarding the identity of the subject pictured or any other crime can access the link at www.poncacityok.gov. Click on the Crime Stoppers link on the homepage, fill out the tip sheet and send the information. You can also text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact them by email you can at [email protected]. If you want to phone in a tip, the number is (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous and you may receive up to $1,000.