Theft at 5500 BLOCK OF SE 14TH ST on 04/27/2026 3:13 PM
Type: Theft
Date: 04/27/2026 3:13 PM
Description: Purse-Snatching. Event #: 1601834. Agency: IA0770300 - Des Moines Police Department. Disclaimer: This address provided is approximate based on calls for service data
Address: 5500 BLOCK OF SE 14TH ST, Des Moines, IA
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