A Naples man is facing charges after deputies say he stole a woman’s purse from a shopping cart at a North Naples Costco.
Wilson Belizaire, 33, was arrested and charged with grand theft after investigators say he waited in his Jeep while a shopper loaded her groceries on Jan. 25.
When she drove away, deputies say he pulled into her parking spot, grabbed her purse from the abandoned cart, and took off.
Inside the purse was a large amount of cash, credit cards, a smartphone, a Social Security card, and other personal documents.
Detectives used traffic cameras and other investigative tools to identify Belizaire. He was arrested after agreeing to meet with investigators.
Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk is reminding shoppers to always keep their purses secured and never leave them unattended, even for a moment.