Pompano Beach

Video Shows Victim Chase Purse Snatcher: BSO

A Pompano Beach purse snatcher who was forced to run away from his determined victim is being sought by authorities.

Patricia Forero was in the parking lot of the apartment building at 1505 N. Riverside Drive on Sept. 8 when a man ran up behind her and grabbed her purse.

The two struggled and the man started running away, and the 45-year-old woman took off after him. The thief jumped into a car and Forero got in her car and tried to follow him but lost him, the BSO said.

Surveillance video captured the beginning of the chase.

Forero's bank cards were later used at a gas station nearby. Officials said the thief left behind one of his flip flops and a ski hat.

The suspect is described as a black male in his early 20s with a thin build, about 150 pounds. He fled the scene in a dark Honda or Toyota.

Anyone with information is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

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