On January 8th, 2017, 78 year old Jane Purdie reported her car stolen. At 11:40am on that day, Mrs. Purdie was helping her handicapped husband get into the Ziemer’s Funeral Home at 800 S Hebron. In the short time she left the car in front of the building, a thief got into her car and drove away. Several items were in the car when it was taken. They included checks and credit cards. The thief also took custom leg braces that belonged to Mrs. Purdie’s husband. Despite an extensive search, police have not been able to locate the car.
At the time, the description was limited to a black male. Further investigation led police to the CVS at 2020 E Morgan. On 1-9-17, a black male used one of the stolen checks to purchase alcohol and toilet paper. The 9:45pm transaction was captured on store surveillance and police were able to get several images of the man who used the stolen check.
The stolen car is a Tan 2007 Toyota Camry with Indiana Plate UE1214. There are sorority and fraternity stickers on the lower edge of the front windshield.
If you recognize this suspect or have any information on the case, please call EPD at 812-436-7979 or WetTip at 1-800-78-CRIME.
