Information sought on Rehoboth purse theft

Police in Rehoboth are looking for information, after a man apparently walked into a health spa, and stole a woman’s purse.

Rehoboth Beach Police say on Monday, Officers responded to the Renove Med Spa on Rehoboth Avenue, for reports of a purse theft. During the investigation, it was reportedly found that a man walked into the building around 1:00 PM, and took someone’s purse off the front counter, before fleeing.

Police are describing the suspect, seen above, as a 40-50-year-old bald black man, last seen wearing a dark jacket, a maroon colored button down shirt, jeans, and white sneakers. On surveillance footage, Police say they can see the purse tucked into the suspect’s jacket, as he walks westbound on Rehoboth toward the canal bridge.

The purse was reportedly found later at a bus stop on Burton Village North Church Street, with $500 cash missing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Rehoboth Beach Police Department Det. Tyler Whitman 302-227-2577 or Crime Stoppers.