12/14/2016

PRESS RELEASE

Theft in Church

On December 8, 2016, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to the

Queen of Heaven Church in the City of Green in regards to an alleged theft. At

approximately 8:30 a.m., two suspects stole a woman’s purse while she was in line

for Communion. The victim, a 79 year old female, had left her purse unattended in

the pew. The theft was captured on surveillance cameras. The first suspect is

described as a white male, bald, medium build, with facial hair, wearing a blue

shirt and a blue coat. The second suspect is described as a white female, large

build, long brown hair, wearing a plaid shirt and a blue coat.

The suspects fled in a black vehicle believed to be a late model Kia Optima. The

suspects went to a local Acme and Dollar General and utilized the victim’s credit

cards to make over $1,000 in purchases. The victim’s cell phone was recovered a

short time later by authorities. Images of the suspects and the vehicle are attached

to this e-mail.

Anyone with information contact the Summit County Sheriff’s Office at 330-643-

8637.

Follow up questions should be directed to Inspector William Holland at 330-620-

9738.

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SUMMIT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE