Video: Woman dragged out of shoes during violent purse snatch in Houston

Surveillance video has been released of a woman who had her purse forcibly taken after being dragged on the ground for several feet in southwest Houston.

Authorities are asking the public to help identify the man who approached the woman from behind while she was walking in the Nithyanandeshwaara Hindu Temple parking lot at 14140 Westheimer Road on July 14.

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In the video, you see the man taking the purse and dragging the victim for several feet and knocking her shoes off before getting into a black 2012 to 2016 Chevrolet Impala with black rims.

A woman was walking in a Houston parking lot when she was dragged to the ground by a purse snatcher on July 14. A woman was walking in a Houston parking lot when she was dragged to the ground by a purse snatcher on July 14. Image 1 of / 11 Caption Close Video: Woman dragged out of shoes during violent purse snatch in Houston 1 / 11 Back to Gallery

Police are describing the man to be 25 to 35-years-old, about 6' tall, 160 to 180 pounds and has black hair. He was last seen wearing a dark hoodie and gray pants. He lost one of his black and blue Reebok, size 12 shoes at the scene.

If you have any information Crime Stoppers is asking you to call 713-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crime-stoppers.org. All tipsters remain anonymous.