NEW YORK, NY – Police are trying to catch a purse snatcher in Queens. The New York City Police Department is seeking help from the public to identify a male suspect involved in a grand larceny case that occurred in Kew Gardens.
On April 21, at around 9 PM, the suspect entered 80-57 Lefferts Boulevard and took the victim’s purse from behind the counter, which contained credit cards and $900. The suspect tried to use the victim’s credit card at 80-45 Kew Gardens Road but was unsuccessful. He fled northbound on Lefferts Boulevard, and the victim did not suffer any injuries.
The suspect is described as a male, aged between 25 and 30, approximately 6 feet tall, and has a slim build with light complexion. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing a black hat, black jacket, and blue jeans. NYPD has released media of the suspect, which is available at DCPI and was obtained from the location of the incident.
NYPD has requested anyone with information about the case to call Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also provide tips by visiting the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or tweeting @NYPDTips.