Police are investigating the reported theft Friday afternoon (Feb. 17) of a purse left in an unlocked vehicle on the parking lot of the Schnucks supermarket, 1181 W. Gannon Drive, Festus.
The victim, a 59-year-old Festus woman, called police at 2:06 p.m. to say her purse was stolen after she unloaded her groceries at her 2002 Dodge Durango and then walked away to return her grocery cart.
“The purse contained miscellaneous articles, a little cash and a cell phone,” Sgt. Michael Merchant reported. “The vehicle apparently was unlocked.”
Anyone with information is urged to call the Festus Police at 636-937-3646.