Deputies Search for St. Pete Purse Thief

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is searching for three people who they say stole a purse inside a St. Petersburg bar. 

According to detectives, around 11:32 p.m., Sept. 12, the suspect entered the Boardwalk Tavern at 2600 54th Ave. and stole the victim's purse while inside the establishment.

Authorities said the suspect was seen with two other people, a male and female, while in the bar.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6'0" tall, medium build with a crew cut style haircut, wearing a black t-shirt and jean shorts.

Anyone with information on this theft can contact Detective K. Shields of the Burglary/Pawn Unit at 727-582-6200 or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1800-873-TIPS or crimestoppersofpinellas.org.