Decorah Police Department is seeking the public's help in tracking down the suspect in an attempted theft/assault

The Decorah Police Department reports that around 10:00 Monday morning a woman was sitting in her car parked in the North Alley along the side street near the businesses. A man approached the vehicle asked the woman inside for five dollars.  The woman did not get out of her vehicle and did not give any money to the man.

A few minutes later, a second woman was attempting to go to work inside another business and was approached from behind by a white male who started grabbing her purse. The woman hung on to her purse and struck the man.

The male subject is described as being a young male in his late teens to early twenties, tall, skinny, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark skinny jeans. If anyone has information regarding this case, please contact the Decorah Police Department at (563) 382-3667. The Decorah Police Department suggests being aware of your surroundings and using the buddy system if possible.