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Purse Snatcher at Murphy’s in Boone Arrested, Charged With 1 Felony, 3 Misdemeanors

ScottieGarrOn Feb. 23, 2016, Scottie Lynn Garr, 29, of Butler, Tenn., was arrested for one count of felony financial card theft, one count of misdemeanor larceny and three counts of misdemeanor financial card fraud.

Mr. Garr is alleged to have stolen a purse from Murphy’s Restaurant and Pub on Jan. 23, 2016 and fraudulently purchased items at three different locations in Boone with the victim’s credit card.

Mr. Garr was given a $3,000 secured bond and a Watauga County court date of April 15, 2016.