Police are asking for the publics help in locating a man and woman wanted for stealing purses at a Safeway store.

Police say the pair first attempted to steal a woman's purse on March 10th at the Safeway on South Beretania St. But fled when the woman confronted the suspects after realizing her purse was stolen from her shopping cart. The second incident occurred March 21st when a woman's handbag was stolen. Surveillance video confirmed it was the same man from the earlier incident.

The man is in his 40's, about 5 ft. 7in. and weighing about 165 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. The woman is in her 30's about 5ft. 4in., 125 lbs. with brown hair. If you have any information call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300.

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