A Summerville man has been jailed in Rome following reports he stole a woman’s purse from a home on East 11th Street earlier this month. James Timothy Wester, 31, of Summerville, was taken into custody in Rome and is charged with theft by taking. According to Floyd County Police reports, the victim informed authorities that her purse contained various personal items, including her identification cards, credit and debit cards, cash money, and other miscellaneous belongings. The alleged theft reportedly occurred on May 3rd. Wester’s arrest came this week in connection with the incident. Wester was booked into the Floyd County Jail, charged with theft by taking. No further details regarding his court appearance or bond information were immediately available.