Police investigating purse snatching

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Police say a woman’s purse was stolen Aug. 30 as she used the bathroom at a Hilo business.

According to a statement, the woman left the purse outside the bathroom and when she came out, it was missing.

Investigators would like to speak to a man who was caught on video in the area when the incident occurred.

Anyone with the identity of the man is asked to call the police nonemergency number at 935-3311, or Crime Stoppers at 961-8300.