A man police said is tied to numerous purse snatching incidents in St. Joseph has been charged.

Jordan L. Pinzino, 21 of St. Joseph has been charged in one case with a felony for theft/stealing. Capt. Jeff Wilson said Pinzino was arrested in connection with numerous purse snatching incidents which have taken place at both North and South Belt Walmarts as well as other businesses around the North Shoppes.

Capt. Wilson said the vehicle used during the incidents has also been located.

“He is also the suspect in numerous other stealing related offenses that have recently occurred,” Wilson said. “Some property reference these cases has been recovered and the owners of the recovered property have been notified.”

According to court documents, on Feb. 2 around 4 p.m. witnesses saw Pinzino at S. Belt Walmart driving a Gray Mazda car.

“The witness advised Jordan reached out the driver side window when driving by an elderly female who was unloading her shopping cart and and stole her purse which was still in the shopping cart before speeding away from the area,” said Det. Jeremy Peters with the SJPD. “Pinzino is the suspect in approximately six purse snatching incidents where elderly women who are by themselves are being targeted.”

Wilson said the investigation is still ongoing and anyone with additional information is requested to contact the Detective Division at the Saint Joseph Police Department at (816) 271-4777.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 1.