Lexington, Kentucky, January 1, 2026
Lexington police are on the lookout for a man involved in a purse snatching incident at a gas station on Augusta Drive. The suspect assaulted a woman and stole her purse along with another victim’s wallet before fleeing the scene. The attack left the woman shaken but uninjured. Authorities are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect, described as wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and tan shoes.
Lexington, Kentucky: Police Seek Suspect in Purse Snatching Incident
Lexington police are searching for a man who assaulted a woman at a gas station on Augusta Drive and stole her purse and another victim’s wallet. The incident occurred on December 6, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m. The suspect, described as wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and tan shoes, approached the woman, punched her, and took her purse along with another wallet before fleeing the scene. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600 or submit anonymous tips to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020.
Details of the Incident
The robbery took place at a gas station on Augusta Drive in Lexington, Kentucky. The suspect approached the woman, struck her, and stole her purse and another victim’s wallet before fleeing the scene. The woman was left shaken but did not sustain serious injuries.
Suspect Description
The suspect is described as a man wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and tan shoes. He approached the woman, punched her, and stole her purse and another wallet before fleeing the scene.
Investigation and Public Appeal
Lexington police are actively investigating the incident and are seeking assistance from the public. Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app at www.p3tips.com.
Background Context
Incidents of purse snatching and similar crimes have been reported in various cities across the United States. For example, in August 2025, an 88-year-old woman was hospitalized after being violently attacked and robbed outside her home in Seattle, Washington. In December 2025, a 49-year-old woman was robbed of cash and a mobile phone near Palladium Mall in Ahmedabad, India. These incidents highlight the ongoing concerns regarding personal safety and property theft in urban areas.
FAQ
What happened in the Lexington purse snatching incident?
On December 6, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a man approached a woman at a gas station on Augusta Drive, punched her, and stole her purse along with another victim’s wallet before fleeing the scene.
How can I assist in the investigation?
If you have any information about the incident, you are urged to contact Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app at www.p3tips.com.
What is the description of the suspect?
The suspect is described as a man wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and tan shoes.
Have similar incidents occurred elsewhere?
Yes, similar incidents have been reported in other cities. For example, in August 2025, an 88-year-old woman was hospitalized after being violently attacked and robbed outside her home in Seattle, Washington.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Gas station on Augusta Drive, Lexington, Kentucky |
| Date and Time | December 6, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m. |
| Suspect Description | Man wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and tan shoes |
| Incident Details | Suspect approached the woman, punched her, and stole her purse along with another victim’s wallet before fleeing the scene |
| Investigation | Lexington Police are seeking assistance from the public; contact (859) 258-3600 or Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020 |
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