Teen Nabbed After Snatching AirPods on M Street
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 17-year-old from Northwest D.C. was arrested after police say he stole a pair of AirPods from a pedestrian Monday evening, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident…
Teen busted for snatching headphones in Navy Yard robbery spree
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with two daytime robberies in the Navy Yard area, both involving stolen headphones and similar tactics, police said Thursday.…
D.C. Crime: Teen busted after snatching glasses off victim’s face
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A swift police response led to the arrest of a teenager Tuesday evening after a robbery in Northwest where the suspect forcibly took a pair of glasses from a…
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…
Moped Bandits Strike Again, Snatching Man’s Gold Chain Before Riding Off
QUEENS, N.Y. — Police are searching for two individuals involved in a daylight robbery on Thursday, August 15, 2024, on Northern Boulevard. The incident occurred at approximately 3:40 p.m. in front of…
Phone Snatching Incident at Utica Avenue Subway Station
BROOKLYN, NY—A phone snatching incident occurred at the Utica Avenue subway station on Monday, July 1. At about 6:30 PM, a 25-year-old female was targeted while standing on the southbound platform. An…
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…
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…
Elderly Woman Injured in Harlem Necklace Snatching
HARLEM, NY—A 96-year-old woman fell victim to a robbery on Friday, May 24, in Harlem, resulting in minor injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 5:25 PM near the intersection of West 127…
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…
Phone Snatching Incident on Southbound “6” Train
NEW YORK, NY – A 51-year-old male was the victim of a robbery aboard a southbound “6” train near the Buhre Avenue subway station on Tuesday morning. At around 11:45 AM, two…
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…
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,…
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,…
Phone Snatching Incident on L Train in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY – Early Friday morning, a 36-year-old man fell victim to a phone snatching on a southbound L train at the Bedford Avenue station. Three unidentified assailants approached the man and…
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…
Teen Arrested for Phone Snatching on F Train Near 67th Avenue
New York, NY – A 28-year-old woman fell victim to a phone snatching incident while aboard a southbound F train, approaching the 67th Avenue subway station. The theft occurred on Wednesday, January…
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…
NYC Continues to be Plagued by Scooter Bandits, Snatching Necklaces, Electronics
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is conducting an investigation into a series of necklace thefts across Midtown South and Midtown North. These incidents, all involving scooter-riding…
Elderly Brooklyn Woman Victim of Purse Snatching
NEW YORK CITY, NY – On Monday, December 11, at about 4:25 pm, a 67-year-old woman fell victim to a purse snatching incident while walking near 86 Street and West 10 Street.…