Purse-Snatching

A police car is seen in Times Square - New York, NY - May 26, 2004 - Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Report: Bouncer Captures Suspect After West Village Robbery

A bouncer working security in a West Village bar was credited in a published report with capturing a man who allegedly had just mugged a woman early Saturday.

CBS New York–2012/10/20

Police Arrest Cody Santiago, Suspect In Purse Snatching Of Elderly Wheelchair-Bound Woman

The heartless nature of the crime stunned viewers who saw surveillance video of it. In the tape, a man can be seen simply reaching into the lap of Catalina Mateo, grabbing her purse, and sprinting away.

2011/08/04

NYPD: Brooklyn Suspect Snatched Purse From Elderly, Wheelchair-Bound Woman

Authorities said the incident took place at the corner of Wyckoff Avenue and Bleecker Street in Bushwick on Wednesday, July 20, shortly after 1:00 p.m.

2011/08/02

Queens Woman, 23, Fatally Shot In Botched Purse Snatching

Police are looking for the muggers who shot and killed a Queens woman Sunday night during an attempted robbery.

2011/03/14

Generic Arrest File Photo (credit: CBS 2)

Police Arrest 2 In LI Purse Snatching Cases

Police arrested two people in connection with the latest string of purse snatchings in Nassau County.

2011/01/23

"Diana" (Photo/Terry Sheridan, 1010 WINS)

Woman Stops L.I. Purse Snatching By Fighting Back

A Manhattan woman who had her purse snatched turned the tables on a fleet-footed robbery suspect and got back more than her pocket book.

2010/12/22

Police Warn Shoppers Of Pickpockets & Purse-Snatchers

Police in Paramus said thieves often target people carrying their purses loosely and focus on mothers because they can become distracted tending to their children.

2010/12/10

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