Woman robs Walmart shopper with steak knife, Butler Twp. police search for suspect

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Butler Twp. police are searching for a woman they say robbed a Walmart shopper of her purse Saturday afternoon, according to a police release.

The suspect reportedly followed the victim as she walked out of the store and over to her parked car.

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According to the release, the suspect then threatened the victim with a steak knife while demanding she hand over her wallet.

The car Butler Twp. police say waited for the robbery suspect and left the scene shortly after the reported robbery. Butler Twp. Police/ Contributed photo

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After the victim refused, the unknown suspect ran off with the shopper's purse and fled across the parking lot and into a waiting car that sped off.

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Butler Twp. police have asked for the public help in finding the suspect caught on store security footage.

Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to call the Butler Twp. Police Department at (937) 890-3671.

Those looking to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (937) 222-7867.

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