Overview
- Lynsie Marion Leinenger, 37, was charged with unarmed robbery and larceny from a person after two incidents minutes apart, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
- The thefts happened Thursday evening at a Kroger on S. Livernois and a nearby Meijer on Marketplace Circle, targeting shoppers ages 64 and 71.
- At Meijer, the 71-year-old chased the suspect, knocked her down with a shopping cart, and the purse was ultimately recovered as deputies arrived.
- Leinenger fell and injured her knee while fleeing, was arrested at the scene, and was arraigned Friday in 52-3 District Court; a preliminary exam is set for Dec. 30.
- Sheriff Michael Bouchard urged vigilance for holiday shoppers, and local reports note Leinenger has prior convictions including home invasion.