NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect involved in a robbery at 1483 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn.
On Wednesday, August 9, around 11:15 AM, an 83-year-old woman was inside a store when an unknown male approached her and forcibly took her handbag. This caused her to fall to the floor. The suspect fled north on Nostrand Avenue, taking the bag which contained money and a cellphone. Thankfully, the victim was not injured during the encounter.
Anyone with pertinent information is encouraged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish speakers can reach out at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.