ALICE, Texas — A warrant has been obtained for Cora Lara Garcia. She is believed to be involved in the purse thefts that occurred back in September at the Walmart in Alice.
Police say on Sept. 13, while an elderly woman was shopping inside of the store, a brown wallet was stolen from her purse when she left it unattended for a moment.
According to police, the female who stole the purse has been identified as Garcia. She was seen walking out of Walmart by surveillance with the wallet in her hand. Police say the wallet contained cash and other personal information.
On Sept. 22, police say a similar incident occurred when an elderly woman had her purse stolen from her shopping basket as she was looking away. Garcia was again seen walking out of the store with a blue, green purse. The purse contained cash, personal information and a cell phone, according to police.
Police say Garcia was seen departing in a silver color four door passenger car. Anyone with information is asked to call APD at (361) 664-0186.
