State Police seeking to identify Turnpike purse snatcher

The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public's help with identifying a man wanted for a theft that occurred at the New Jersey Turnpike Vince Lombardi Service Area in Ridgefield Boro, Bergen County, on December 3rd , 2022.
The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public's help with identifying a man wanted for a theft that occurred at the New Jersey Turnpike Vince Lombardi Service Area in Ridgefield Boro, Bergen County, on December 3rd , 2022.

RIDGEFIELD, NJ – A suspected purse snatcher who later attempted to use his victim’s credit card for a purchase at Best Buy is being sought by the New Jersey State Police

New Jersey State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted for a theft that occurred at the New Jersey Turnpike Vince Lombardi Service Area in Ridgefield Boro, Bergen County, on December 3rd, 2022.

At approximately 2:00 pm, the suspect entered the service area and removed a purse containing a cell phone and a credit card.

After entering a white Dodge Caravan with an unknown license plate, he fled the service area southbound on the eastern spur of the New Jersey Turnpike. If anyone has information regarding this suspect, please contact Troop “D” Newark Station Detective Bureau at 732-441-4500 EXT 1430.