The Brief
Police are searching for a man accused of grabbing a purse from a 68-year-old woman in the Bronx.
The incident happened early April 13 at a bus stop near West 231st Street and Broadway.
The suspect fled on foot and remains at large.
NEW YORK – Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a purse snatching in the Bronx.
What we know
According to the NYPD, the incident happened around 4:25 a.m. on Monday, April 13.
A 68-year-old woman was standing at a bus stop at West 231st Street and Broadway when a man approached her and grabbed her purse.
The suspect then ran away northbound toward Kingsbridge Avenue.
Police say the stolen purse contained a credit card and about $20.
The victim was not injured.
Suspect description
The individual is described as a man with a dark complexion, believed to be in his 40s with a medium build and partially bald.
He was last seen wearing a long black sleeve shirt, a dark vest with a hood, blue jeans and black sneakers.
What’s next
Police have released images of the suspect and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit tips online. All calls are confidential.
The Source
This article was written using information provided by the NYPD.