A Niles man is adding to his criminal record after attempting to steal a woman’s purse.

It happened on July 2 of last year when 41-year-old Justin Jurgenson reportedly attempted to steal a woman’s purse while accompanied by his three dogs.

Leader Publications reports that the victim spoke before the sentencing, telling that she has suffered from anxiety since the incident.

Jurgenson stated that he had turned his life around after committing crimes in the 2000s and 2010s until his fiancee died in 2022, turning him back to drugs and stealing.

He pleaded guilty to larceny from a person as a habitual offender. He was sentenced to 40 months to 15 years in prison.