Purse Snatcher Uses Kids as Distraction, Nabs Elderly Woman’s Bag

Kennewick grocery purse snatcher (KPD)

Kennewick Police are searching for this suspect, who allegedly appears to have used two small children as a distraction to steal an elderly woman's purse Sunday in a  grocery store.

Police didn't say which store it was, but it appears the woman turned away for a second, and the suspect grabs her purse. The man quickly left the store with the children.  If anyone has any information, they're urged to call (509)-628-0333. All leads can be confidential.