NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual connected with a robbery.
The incident took place on Sunday, August 20, at approximately 12:05 am in front of 1645 Grand Concourse.
A 37-year-old woman was walking when she was approached by an unidentified man on a two-wheeled vehicle. The individual grabbed her purse without dismounting from his vehicle and fled west towards Jerome Avenue.
The purse contained identification, around $524, and a debit card. The victim sustained a minor injury but did not require medical attention.
The New York City Police Department is handling the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).