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Albany GA Police Department
Thursday February 2nd, 2012 :: 02:01 p.m. EST

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Albany Police Department's Crime of the Week: Robbery by Snatching at Sherwood Baptist Church

Synopsis:
On January 27, 2012 around 7:22 p.m. a female victim was approached by an unknown black male in front of the church. He asked a question about the church and then snatched her purse. He fled the scene on foot.
Suspect Description:
black male
48-50 years old
6’2- Height
160-Weight
Short hair; partially gray, crew cut style
He has a medium complexion and a slender build

Instructions:

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau at (229) 431-3288. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers” by dialing (229) 436-TIPS.


Visit website to view surveillance video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGOfYG1zQYM&feature=g-user-u&context=G2d3a8e0UCGXQYbcTJ33ZT0ixEqsXx6BbxjWP1hg-ZhtrLxuOf1Ig

Address/Location
Albany GA Police Department
201 W Oglethorpe Blvd
Albany, GA 31701

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 229-431-2100

Alert Details

Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Law enforcement, military, homeland and local/private security
Event:
Wanted Person

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