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Stow police looking for 2 men accused of distracting and stealing purses from elderly women

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Posted at 8:34 AM, Jul 26, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-26 08:37:01-04

STOW, Ohio — The Stow Police Department is working to identify two men accused of distracting elderly women and taking their purses while they shop, according to a Facebook post from the department.

Police said the two work together to distract and steal from elderly women as they grocery shop.

Anyone with information on their identities is asked to contact police at 330-689-5700.

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