Full Notification

On March 26, 2018, at about 6:25 PM the Anderson Police Department received a report of a purse snatching that had just occurred in the Anderson Safeway, located in the 2600 block of Balls Ferry Rd.

A citizen contacted the Anderson Police Department after observing James Potter, age 20, of Anderson, running from the business carrying a sixty one year-old women's purse.

Potter had just snatched the purse from the women's shopping cart and fled the store. The woman attempted to chase after Potter, however he continued to flee.

Two Good Samaritans chased Potter down and recovered the purse, returning it to its lawful owner.

Officers responded to the area and set up a perimeter attempting to locate Potter.

An officer observed Potter walk into the Safeway Fuel station.

Additional officers responded to the fuel station and deployed K-9 Aero. It was determined that Potter was attempting to hide in the bathroom of the business.

Potter was advised if he did not exit the bathroom and surrender, K-9 Aero would be sent in to apprehend him. Potter quickly exited the bathroom and was taken into custody without further incident.

Potter was found to be attempting to change his clothing in an effort to change his appearance and elude capture.

Potter was arrested and booked into the Shasta County Jail on charges of robbery and burglary.