Rockwall police seek info in purse snatching, pepper spray incident

ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2021) Just after noon on Wednesday, May 19, two suspects approached a mother with two small children in the parking lot of a business in the 800 Block of Steger Towne Drive.

One suspect sprayed the victim in the face with pepper spray and stole her purse. Both suspects then fled in a gray mid-sized vehicle; possibly a Nissan Altima with dark, tinted windows and no front license plate as pictured.

The suspects are described as dark-skinned Black females, one of whom had long dreadlocks down her back. If you have any information on the above incident, please contact the Rockwall Police Department at 972-771-7717. To remain anonymous, you may contact Rockwall County Crimestoppers at 972-771-TIPS (8477). You may also submit your tip by texting keyword “Rockwall” followed by your message to 274637.

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