WATERFORD, Mich. – Waterford police say they are offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect who recently stole a purse from the 90-year-old woman at Meijer.
Police said the victim told them she was in the produce section of the Meijer store off Highland Road when she noticed her cart and purse were missing.
She found the cart a few aisles over -- but $1,200 in cash, her wallet and several credit cards were missing from her purse.
Police said investigators reviewed surveillance video from the store and were able to see the crime as it happened and get a snapshot of the purse snatcher. They have identified the suspect as Deborah Lynn Simmons, 49.
They recently released the video and a picture of the purse snatcher.
RAW VIDEO: Purse snatching at Waterford Meijer
Those with information about Simmons or this incident may contact Crime Stoppers, the Waterford Township Police Department at 248-618-7550 or the Department's tip line and stay anonymous.