Rockwall police seek info in purse snatching, pepper spray incident

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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