TWO ARRESTED IN PURSE SNATCHING EFFORT

Middle Township Police say they have made an arrest in a purse snatching attempt. The attempt took place on Dec. 20 at the Shoprite in Rio Grande. The victim and another bystander gave chase.The purse was recovered but the suspects got away. On Wednesday, Gregory Anthony and Benjamin Torres were identified as the suspects and charged with Conspiracy and Theft. Anthony was placed in the Cape May County Correctional Center in lieu of $1,500 bail, and Torres was released on a summons.