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Police: Suspect Steals Gold Chain From Woman, 76, In Brooklyn

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police need help trying to identify a suspect who they say is wanted for stealing a gold chain from an elderly woman in Brooklyn.

It happened Tuesday evening inside the Sagal Meat Market on Fulton Street.

Police said the suspect walked up to a 76-year-old woman, grabbed a chain off her neck and took off. The entire incident was captured on surveillance video.

The victim was not injured, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visit the Crime Stoppers website or text their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

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