Alleged Purse Snatcher Sought by Police

Police are searching for a woman who allegedly acted as an accomplice to stealing a purse from someone's car, Mt. Olive Police Officer Michael Russell said.

Officers were dispatched to George's Liquor & Deli on Rt. 46 in Budd Lake on Jan. 21 for a report of theft, Russell said. An investigation revealed Scott August, 32, of Hopatcong, was one of two people who allegedly stole a purse from a car in the parking lot of the business, Russell said.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are trying to identify a woman, August's alleged accomplice, with a surveillance photograph taken from the business.

August has been arrested twice in the past year on various drug charges, according to Hopatcong police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Michael Zarro at 973-691-0900 ext. 7100 or mzarro@mopd.com.

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