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Police ask for public's help in identifying suspect in purse theft at Westlake City Recreation Center

The man was seen on security camera footage taking the purse on Sunday, August 25.

Credit: Westlake Police Department

WESTLAKE, Ohio — Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly stole a purse containing credit cards, among other personal items at the Westlake City Recreation Center.

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According to a post on the Westlake Police Department's Facebook account, the incident occurred on Sunday, August 25. Their post, along with multiple pictures of the suspect, can be seen below.

Request for ID! WE've done well as a team lately identifying those who wish to take what does not belong to them. This...
Posted by City of Westlake Ohio Police Department on Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Westlake police ask anyone with information about the suspect to call the department at 440-871-3311 or email supervisors@westlakepolice.us.

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