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Updated: Saturday, 29 Sep 2012, 11:41 AM EDT
Published : Saturday, 29 Sep 2012, 11:31 AM EDT

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Police are looking for a man who took a woman's purse in downtown Fort Wayne.

The woman was standing near Fairfield and Berry Streets on September 2 at around 10 a.m. when the man came up behind her and took her purse.

Police said they found the woman's purse and wallet nearby, but some cash was missing.

There were no injuries.

The suspect is about five foot eight inches and has a dark complexion.

Anyone recognizing the individual in the video footage is asked to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department, or Crime Stoppers at 260 436-STOP (7867). A cash reward is possible for information received.

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