The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is seeking the identity of the woman in the photo above.

She is believed to have stolen the wallet from the purse of an 85-year-old woman who was shopping in the grocery section of Walmart on July 12 around 11:30 a.m.

The victim, according to Captain Andy Jackson, had her purse in the shopping cart and had turned her back.

Jackson said surveillance footage clearly shows the suspect digging in the pocketbook.

Leaving purses in shopping carts is one of the best ways to have belongings stolen. Jackson recommends not taking purses or pocketbooks in or if you must always carry it on your shoulder.

More tips on safety for senior citizens can be found by following this link.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the police department at 252-533-2821 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.