Arrested in purse theft

BOARDMAN

The woman suspected of taking a woman’s purse in the Dillard’s store Friday was arrested Monday, according to police reports.

Courtney Paulin, 30, of Boardman, is charged with robbery.

The victim told police that Paulin approached her and grabbed her purse. The victim hit Paulin with her phone but wasn’t able to hold onto the purse.

An employee told police that she found the purse in the store restroom.