BRONX, N.Y. — Police are searching for a woman who allegedly stole a purse from a 77-year-old woman’s walker in a broad daylight theft on Grand Concourse. The incident occurred…
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…
BRONX, NY — A woman was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday morning in a Bronx commercial parking lot by an unidentified suspect who fled in her vehicle, police said. The…
Washington, D.C. — A 49-year-old man accused of snatching purses from unsuspecting diners at Northwest D.C. restaurants was arrested over the weekend following a joint investigation by local police and…
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.…
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 credit cards and other personal items.
During the investigation, authorities discovered the suspect attempted to use the victim’s identification at a convenience store to buy cigarettes. The store clerk did not complete the sale because the photo ID did not match the suspect.
This information was relayed to the victim, who informed the police. The Criminal Investigations Division took over, identifying the suspect. Later, the victim saw the suspect again near the store and retrieved some stolen property following an altercation.
On April 2nd, the suspect, Fonta Young, age 41, was apprehended and faces charges. These include two counts of Grand Larceny in the fourth degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, and Petit Larceny.
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 24th, 2025. The case was investigated following reports of unauthorized use of the victim’s credit cards at multiple locations. Utica Police’s Criminal Investigations Division, with Mohawk Valley Crime Analysis Center and Patrol Division assistance, identified a suspect from surveillance footage.
Officers located 25-year-old Joel Rodriguez on Tuesday, taking him into the department for questioning. Rodriguez faces charges including two counts of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the fourth degree, two counts of Identity Theft in the second degree, and Petit Larceny.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…