Man accused of stealing 80-year-old woman's wallet in Puyallup

PUYALLUP, Wash. — The Puyallup Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a theft suspect.

Police said the suspect was caught stealing an 80-year-old woman’s wallet at a Walmart located at 310 31st Ave. SE in Puyallup on Tuesday around 4:30 p.m.

“Some guys never grow up! Instead of getting caught with his hand in grandma’s cookie jar this guy got caught with his hand in grandma’s purse (stealing her wallet). It is time for a big boy timeout!” Police said.

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact the Puyallup Police Department tip line at (253) 770-3343 or email tips@ci.puyallup.wa.us and reference case number 1901501584.

KIRO 7 will continue to update this story as more information becomes avialable.

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