Police Seek Ludlow Street Pickpocket

LOWER EAST SIDE — Police are looking for a stealthy pickpocket who reached into a woman's purse and removed her cell phone while she was wearing the purse on her shoulder at an upscale tequila bar and taco restaurant.

Police said the thief struck on Jan. 22 inside Los Feliz restaurant at 109 Ludlow St. at 3:15 a.m. He lifted up the flap of the victim's pocketbook and snatched her phone, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto Crimestoppers website and at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.