Police: Women steal purse, go on $1,300 shopping spree

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Story Published: Jun 24, 2009 at 9:03 AM PST

By KATU.com Staff

HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. - Police are on the lookout for two women suspected of stealing a woman's purse and then going on a spending spree.

The victim's purse was stolen on June 10 while she was shopping at the Ross Dress for Less store in Happy Valley.

Detectives believe the purse was taken by two women who then went on a shopping spree at Target, Game Stop, Walgreens and even a Dairy Queen.  They spent more than $1,300 in just 45 minutes.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office confidential tip line at (503) 723-4949.  You can also send them a text or submit a tip online.

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