Fort Worth Police Search for Suspect in Two Purse Robberies at Cortland Ridglea Apartments

FORT WORTH, Texas - Fort Worth police are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected in two purse robberies targeting women at the same apartment complex.

The most recent incident happened around 9:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at Cortland Ridglea Apartments in the 3600 block of Dominy Lane in the Como area.

Police said a woman was walking toward her third-floor apartment when a young Hispanic man approached and tried to yank her purse from her hand.

The woman fought back by pepper-spraying the man and managed to keep possession of her purse. The suspect then ran from the apartment complex on foot.

Investigators believe the man may be connected to an earlier robbery at the same complex.

Police said a suspect matching the same description took a purse from another woman at the apartments on July 31.

Authorities have not released additional details about the suspect.

Anyone who recognizes the man or has information that could help investigators is asked to contact Fort Worth police at 817-392-4377.

The cases are being investigated under report numbers 260067433 and 260057376.