Yakima Police are warning of a woman stealing purses at local business and they're looking for her today.

SHE'S BEEN IDENTIFIED

Authorities have identified the woman as 34-year-old Reylinda Alvarado. Police say she's on security video recently stealing a woman's purse at the Yakima grocery store.

A press release says Alvarado is accused of stealing credit cards and checks out of the purses and cashing the checks and using the credit cards. Alvarado has no known address. If anyone has information regarding her whereabouts police are hoping you'll call 9-1-1.

WATCH THAT PURSE WITH EAGLE EYES

The Yakima Police Department urges women to not leave purses unattended and always be aware of their surroundings, especially while shopping.

Police say there are ways to protect yourself when carr

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