Man attempts to snatch purse

Officers arrested Robert Lee Johns, 28, of 1757 Columbus Highway, Lot 10-A in Dawson, Ga. and charged him with robbery third degree, a felony offense.

The charge stemmed from an incident that occurred Friday in the Wal-Mart parking lot at approximately 6 p.m. Johns allegedly drove up to a Eufaula woman in the parking lot and attempted to steal her purse. The victim was able to retrieve her purse in the altercation.

The victim gave a good description of Johns’ vehicle, which led to the arrest.

Chief Investigator Ronnie Dollar commended officer Ethan Wiggins and the patrol division for locating and apprehending the offender.

Get more Eufaula crime in the midweek edition of The Tribune avaliable Tuesday, June 9.