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Police: Suspect Snatches iPod Out Of Bronx Toddler's Hands

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are searching for the person who they say snatched an iPod from a toddler in the Bronx.

The incident happened around 5:20 p.m. on Sept. 7 in the Tremont section of the borough.

An 18-year-old mother was walking with her 2-year-old son, when the suspect walked up to the child, snatched the device out of his hands and fled, police said. The child was not hurt.

Police have released a photo of the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-577-TIPS.

The public can also submit their tips to the Crime Stoppers website or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

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