Cops: Gwinnett thieves steal purse from car as woman pumps gas

Suspects in car break-ins that occurred in Gwinnett County on March 27

Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department

Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department

Suspects in car break-ins that occurred in Gwinnett County on March 27

The Gwinnett County Police Department is searching for three suspects in a string of car break-ins and thefts that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.

Police believe all incidents tied to the suspects occurred in Norcross between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on March 27.

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During one theft at a gas station, a woman was filling her car with gas and facing away from the car. The suspects pulled up to the side of her car in a silver Infiniti G35 sedan, opened her driver’s side door and snatched her purse from inside the vehicle, police said. During most of the thefts, drivers were away from their cars.

The thefts occurred at gas stations and other businesses on Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Crescent Drive, Dawson Boulevard and Live Oak Parkway, all in Norcross. The suspects were identified as three males in the Infiniti G35, which had paper license plates.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Gwinnett County detectives at 770-513-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477. Crime Stoppers tips may be rewarded with up to $2,000 if they lead to an arrest or indictment.

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