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Thief Swiped Wallet From Elderly Man at Duane Reade, Police Say

FiDi Duane Reade Theft Suspect
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FINANCIAL DISTRICT — A thief swiped a wallet from a 77-year-old man's back pocket as the victim was shopping in a Duane Reade, the NYPD said.

The theft occurred in the drugstore’s 130 William St. location on July 15 at about 1:20 p.m., police said.

Police described the suspect as an 18-to-21-year-old man who was last seen wearing a black and white striped shirt, black shorts and white sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).  he public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES), then entering TIP577.