Man steals purse from vehicle at Tacoma church


A man broke into a parked vehicle at a church and stole a purse. The victim's armed husband confronted the man and got back the stolen purse. The suspect then walked away towards an RV nearby and seemed to be under the influence.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Police Dispatch - South
01:27
Transcript:
Chicago Paul 407, DeBird also Paul 424. The route for a vehicle parole just occurred. Paul 407. 434. The Tacoma Grace Bible Church, 6402 East Portland Avenue. Vehicle prowl just occurred in a mail stole a purse. The caller's husband who's armed with a gun confronted the mail and is walking and back to the building now. Suspect is a wider Hispanic known as late 20s, 510 thin build, dark curly hair, bright blue shirt. 12307. 43-4. 1458. 24, 0407.4-34 additional. The caller's husband is back in the church now. He retrieved the stolen merchandise from the mail and the male walked off towards the RV that we're not sure if it belongs to him or not, but he's walking towards the junkie looking beige RV that's parked on East 65th Street. This suspect appeared to be under the influence of something. For a rule. 1500. Hufford-07-202.
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Location mentioned:
Near Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98404
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