Shannon man arrested for alleged purse theft

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Shannon man has been accused of stealing someone’s purse at a store in Tupelo.

Quintel Montgomery, 27, was charged with robbery. This was the charge formerly known as robbery, meaning no weapon was used.

Investigators believe Montgomery walked up to the victim’s vehicle on West Main Street, opened the door and demanded his purse.

Police said Montgomery then got into a nearby vehicle and drove away.

His bail was set at $40,000.

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