73-year-old woman targeted by purse snatcher in NYC laundromat

Adam Devine

NEW YORK, NY – On Monday, April 17, 2023, at around 1:42 pm, an unknown individual was reported to the New York City Police Department for grand larceny within the 72nd Precinct. A 73-year-old woman reported that her unattended purse was stolen from a laundromat at 565 5 Avenue.

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The purse contained a cellphone, roughly $40 in cash, identification documents, and credit and debit cards. The woman later noticed unauthorized charges totalling approximately $468 on her cards. No injuries were reported. The NYPD seeks a man with a medium complexion regarding this incident. Individuals with relevant information are urged to contact NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline.

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