Mom’s purse snatched at Concord’s Park N Shop

CONCORD, CA (July 24, 2023) — On Friday, Concord Police Department received a report of a strong-arm robbery in the 1700 block of Willow Pass Road at Park N Shop.

As the victim helped her child out of the rear car seat, the suspect attempted to grab her purse. The victim and the suspect struggled over the purse. Then the suspect punched the victim and got away with the purse. The victim sustained minor injury as a result.

The suspect got into a black SUV and drove off toward the freeway on Willow Pass Road. Witnesses described the suspect as a black male with a thin build, wearing a mask.

As this is an ongoing investigation, no other information is being released at this time. If anyone has any additional information regarding this incident, please contact Concord Police Department Major Crimes Unit at (925) 671-5074. You can also contact Concord Police on the Anonymous Tip line at (925) 603-5826.