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Caught On Video: Woman Accompanied By Child Takes Purse From Office Area Of Warehouse

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police are investigating after they say a female was caught on camera taking a purse from an office area of a warehouse.

Authorities say on October 4 around 11:40 a.m., the suspect entered the Kassie World Furniture warehouse on the 3800 block of Castor Avenue.

Police say the suspect was accompanied by a little girl.

Once inside, authorities say the suspect and the juvenile proceeded to the rear of the warehouse to the office area. Police say the female suspect then took the victim's purse and concealed it in a larger black bag, then the fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Police describe the suspect as a black female, wearing a multi-colored scarf on her head, a pink jacket and blue jeans.

Anyone with information on the suspect or the incident is asked to contact East Detective Division at 215-686-3243/3244.

Theft 3804 Castor Ave DC 15 24 095422 by PhiladelphiaPolice on YouTube
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