Alleged Beacon Purse Snatching Thief Found

A Dutchess County man is accused of stealing a woman's purse.

On Sunday around 10 p.m., the City of Beacon police responded to Liberty Street for a purse snatching incident. The victim was able to describe the male suspect and responding officers located a man matching the description a short time later.

A show-up was conducted and the victim positively identified the man, police say.

Bobby Jones III, 23, of Beacon was charged with robbery, a felony, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. He was processed and arraigned in Beacon City Court where he was remanded to Dutchess County Jail on $10,000 cash $20,000 bond.

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