Crime & Safety
Suspect Stole Purses From Store Employees, Police Say
Hoover police are looking for a woman they say stole employees' purses from a store in the Galleria.
HOOVER, AL — The Hoover Police Department is searching for a woman they say stole employees' purses at the JC Penney store in the Riverchase Galleria. The incident occurred during the Christmas shopping season, police say.
A report by the Hoover PD said the suspect gained unauthorized access to the employee area of the store and stole two purses which belonged to JC Penney employees.
Hoover police released security footage of the suspect on social media:
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Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Hoover Detective Gregg Blackman at 205-739-6235.
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