Woman allegedly has purse stolen
A woman told police a drive-by assailant robbed her of her purse and a large amount of cash Wednesday afternoon in Uniontown. Police said Carol Layne of Uniontown was walking to work on Easy Street around 3:30 p.m. when a green Chevrolet Blazer pulled up to her. Layne told police that the driver of the vehicle then reached out and snatched her purse from her shoulder before accelerating away from her and fleeing the scene.
Layne told police that the purse had personal effects and $700 inside.
Police said the suspect was described as a white man with a goatee and was wearing a camouflage shirt.
Additionally, police said the vehicle might not have had a license plate.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect or the incident is asked to call police at 724-430-2929.