CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Detectives have identified and arrested two juveniles and one adult in a set of purse-snatching thefts in Clarksville parking lots.

The first incident occurred on Jan. 2 in the parking lot of Governors Square Mall. The victim, a 28-year-old woman, had just left the store when a man ran up and snatched her purse.

The second incident was Jan. 8 in the parking lot of Sam’s Club. The 82-year-old victim had placed items in the back of her vehicle and was returning her shopping cart when a man ran up and snatched her purse, which was draped across her body.

Investigation leads to 2 teens, 1 adult

Detectives with the Clarksville Police Department’s District 3 Criminal Investigations Unit, along with CPD’s Intel Analyst, have been diligently working to identify those responsible, according to CPD spokesman Scott Beaubien.

On Jan. 15, they identified and arrested two juveniles. Information about those arrests was temporarily withheld to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation and to assist detectives in locating the third suspect, Beaubien said. That suspect, a 20-year-old, was identified as the individual captured on surveillance video during the Jan. 8 incident at Sam’s Club. He was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon and booked into Montgomery County Jail.

Full charges still pending

All three have been charged with robbery. “This is an ongoing investigation, and additional charges are pending,” Beaubien said. “The Clarksville Police Department would like to thank the community for its assistance in bringing this investigation to a successful conclusion.”

“Our detectives moved quickly and deliberately to identify the individuals involved in these crimes,” said Police Chief Ty Burdine. “Thanks to their hard work and the cooperation of our community, the suspects have now been located. We take crimes that target our citizens very seriously, and we will continue to hold offenders accountable while working to keep Clarksville safe.”

Anyone with information related to these incidents is urged to call 911 immediately. Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to please contact Detective E. Gibbons at 931-648-0656, ext. 5681. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, submit a tip online at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers website or call the Tipsline, 931-645-8477.

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