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Boise Police Department investigating strong arm robbery at Boise Towne Square mall

BPD are asking that anyone with information regarding the suspect and related incident to contact police.

BOISE, Idaho — Boise police are investigating a robbery that occurred on Halloween at Boise Towne Square mall.

A call was made to police dispatch at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The report stated that a man followed a woman as she exited the mall, approached her and then wrestled her purse away from her, according to Boise Police Department (BPD).

The man then fled on foot and got into the passenger side of a red sedan with tinted windows, leaving the scene. 

Police said the victim was not physically injured during the altercation.

BPD said officers are looking for a tall, white man - they ask that anyone with information about the incident to call Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790. Anonymous tips can be made by contacting Crime Stoppers: Leave a web tip at 343COPS.com. The public can also use the P3! app or call 208-343-COPS(2677).

Below is a video and photos of the suspect:

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