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Cops Seek Suspect, Person Of Interest In Bronx Grand Larceny

NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) -- The NYPD has asked the public for help in locating and identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a grad larceny that took place in the Bronx.

At 3:20 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, a man followed a 60-year-old woman along the street near East 182nd Street and Valentine Avenue. He approached her from behind, grabbed her shoulder, removed her pocketbook and snatched her smartphone, according to police.

The suspect then fled northbound on the Grand Concourse. He was accompanied by a female who has been called a person of interest in the incident.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, wearing a black jacket with red sleeves with the letter 'A' on it.

Anyone with information regarding this incident has been asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS[8477]. The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to 274637[CRIMES] and entering TIP577.

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