BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM/FM) — Police in Battle Creek are looking for a 5-foot-5 man in his 30s who attempted to steal a purse from a woman in the 700 block of Capital Avenue Northeast.
It happened before 3 a.m. Saturday after the woman came home. The man, who was wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident, reportedly came from the back yard.
After giving up, he reportedly fled southeast.
The victim told investigators she had recently seen the man lurking in the neighborhood.
Those with additional details are being urged to contact the Battle Creek Police Department at (269) 966-3305 or Silent Observer at (269) 964-3888.