MTA bus driver attacked with purse to the face in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A female MTA bus driver was attacked Monday evening during a verbal dispute while operating a B68 bus in Brooklyn, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 7:50 p.m.…
70-year-old woman injured in purse snatching near Sixth Avenue
NEW YORK, NY — A 70-year-old woman was injured early Friday morning when an unknown assailant forcibly snatched her purse in front of 575 Avenue of the Americas, police said. The incident…
Stolen purse leads to showdown outside Utica convenience store
Suspect Charged in Utica Purse Theft **Utica, NY** - On March 16th, Utica Police responded to a report of a stolen purse on the 1100 block of Schuyler St. The purse contained…
Utica Police Arrest Suspect in Wallet and Purse Theft
Utica Police Arrest Suspect in Wallet and Purse Theft **UTICA, NY** - Utica Police Department received a report of a wallet and purse theft from a vehicle on Stark Street on November…
Uber Driver Steals Purse With $10,000 in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. — Police are investigating a theft involving an Uber Eats delivery in the Bronx, where a purse containing approximately $10,000 was reported stolen from an apartment. The incident occurred early…
Ocean City Purse Snatchers Used Stolen Credit Cards n Aberdeen
OCEAN CITY, Md. — The Ocean City Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying suspects involved in a theft that took place on September 13. Authorities have released a photo of…
Man Arrested for Wallet and Purse Theft in Utica
Utica, NY – On Tuesday, Utica Police officers responded to a theft incident in the 1000 block of West St. The call pertained to a stolen wallet and purse. Upon arrival, the…
Woman Injured in Purse Snatching in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 49-year-old woman was injured on Wednesday after two individuals forcibly removed her purse while she was walking near Lorimer Street and Broadway, police said. The incident occurred at…
Daylight Purse Snatching Caught on Camera in D.C.
Washington, DC – In a brazen daylight robbery, a suspect targeted a pedestrian on Thursday at approximately 12:30 p.m., in the 2900 block of 14th Street in Northwest, D.C. The perpetrator forcefully…
Wanted: Purse Snatcher Attacks Woman in the Bronx
BRONX, NY – A 34-year-old woman was the victim of a purse snatching on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at 9:15 a.m. in front of 1160 Beach Avenue. An unidentified individual approached…
Purse Snatching and Assault Incident in the Bronx
BRONX, NY—A 43-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed on Saturday at around 8:50 PM inside a building at 2558 Olinville Avenue, according to police reports. Two unidentified young women reportedly initiated a…
Purse Stolen from Elderly Woman at House of Worship in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY—A theft occurred at a house of worship located at 2992 Avenue S on Tuesday morning. An unidentified male entered the building around 11:05 AM and stole a purse that was…
Purse Snatchers Targeting Women in Brick
Brick Township, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department has warned residents following recent thefts, specifically within retail stores. Residents have reported incidents where wallets were taken out of purses. The thefts…
Philadelphia Boutique Smash and Grab Burglary Suspect Wore CK Hat
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department’s Northwest Detective Division is on the lookout for a suspect involved in a commercial burglary. The incident occurred in the early hours of May 10,…
Woodbury Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects in Purse Snatcing
Woodbury, NJ – The Woodbury City Police Department is attempting to identify a Hispanic male and Hispanic female who stole a woman’s wallet before trying to use her stolen debit card at…
Purse Snatching Teen Arrested in D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC — A recent arrest has been made by detectives from the D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District following a purse snatching incident in Northwest Washington. The incident occurred on March…
62-Year-Old Woman Attacked During Botched Purse Snatching
NEW YORK, NY – A 62-year-old woman was assaulted early Monday morning in Queens. The incident took place in front of 41-38 Hampton Street around 6:20 AM. An assailant approached the woman…
Person of Interest Sought in Purse Theft at Southgate Mall
CHAMBERSBURG, PA — On April 1, the Chambersburg Police Department responded to a report of a purse theft at 184 Southgate Mall. Authorities have released photos of individuals who may possess information…
Bethlehem Township Police Seek Assistance in Purse Snatching at Local Laundromat
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, PA – A theft incident at the Willow Park Road Laundromat on March 29, 2024, has prompted an investigation by the Bethlehem Township Police Department. Authorities are requesting the public’s…
Woman Accosted During Purse Snatching on Manhattan Bus
NEW YORK, NY – A purse snatching incident was reported in Manhattan, leading to a search for the unidentified male suspect. On March 22, at around 4:22 PM, near 111 Wadsworth Avenue,…
Suspects Caught On Camera In D.C. Purse Snatchings
WASHINGTON, DC – The search is underway for suspects involved in two separate robbery incidents in Southeast D.C., as announced by the First District detectives. The first incident occurred on March 26,…
D.C. Police Search for Suspect in Daylight Purse Snatching
Washington, D.C. – The D.C. Metro Police Department is requesting the help of the community to identify a suspect involved in a recent robbery in Northwest, D.C. The incident occurred on Sunday,…
Throwback Thursday: When Paterson Cops Dressed as Hippies and Beatniks to Nab Purse Snatchers and Muggers
PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson Police Department recently highlighted an innovative strategy from 1970 aimed at combating muggings and other street crimes in the city. During that era, the department deployed an…
Couple Snatched Purse, Cash from Victim Inside Newark Restaurant
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying suspects involved in a recent theft. Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé announced the…
Woman Arrested After Attempted Purse Snatching in Glen Burnie
GLEN BURNIE, MD – A female suspect was arrested following an attempted robbery in Glen Burnie on February 28, at around 7:40 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a citizen robbery…
Bronx Man Charged for Purse Snatching in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department arrested Jose Hernandez, 27, from the Bronx, for stealing a woman’s purse. On Thursday, Officer Francis Malloy was alerted by a citizen, and…
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