Police seek snatch & grab suspect

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI)- A man tries to take someone’s purse and run outside Walgreens in Amory.

Police say the the victim was standing at a Redbox machine when they were grabbed.

The unidentified man attempted to take a purse but after a struggle, left empty handed.

Investigators say the suspect is a black male that wore dark clothing and a light hat. He is in his late 30’s or early 40’s.

If you have any information about this attempted strong armed robbery call Amory police or Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers.