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Grand Theft Person

June 24, 2011

TYPE OF INCIDENT: 487 PC Grand Theft Person


DATE AND TIME OCCURRED: 6/24/2011 @ 4:10 pm


LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: Bank of America 512 Fletcher Pkwy


BUSINESS NAME:


SUSPECT: Alex Smith 12/8/1983
      BMA,




RESUME OF INCIDENT: The victim was walking in the parking lot of the Bank of America to deposit receipts inside from her employer. The suspect approached her from behind, grabbed the bank bag from her hands, and fled on foot. Witnesses to this theft began chasing the suspect providing police with his location. Approximately 2 blocks away officers caught up with the suspect who was fleeing into a parking lot of a nearby business. Officers struggled with the suspect taking him into custody. The bank bag was recovered.

Investigation continuing;


PREPARED BY: Lt Smithson
DIVISION: Patrol Watch Commander
DATE AND TIME: 6/24/2011 @ 9:00 pm
REVIEWED BY: Sgt Conlon

Pat Sprecco, Chief Of Police