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Man arrested after stealing purse
Posted: 04.29.2010 at 2:21 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. -- Jefferson City Police arrested a man for strong armed robbery.

Tyler G. Vaughn, 20, was arrested after police searched his home and found the stolen items.

Police responded to Lafayette and McCarty Street after a woman was knocked down and her purse was stolen. A witness gave police information that led them to Vaughn’s home.

Vaughn is being held at Cole County Jail.

The investigation is ongoing to determine if a second suspect was involved in the robbery.

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