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Police Seeking Man Who Stole Bag at Rego Park Store

By Patrick Hedlund | February 28, 2012 4:48pm
Police are searching for a man suspected of stealing a woman's bag from a Rego Park store on Feb. 21, 2012.
Police are searching for a man suspected of stealing a woman's bag from a Rego Park store on Feb. 21, 2012.
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QUEENS — Cops are hunting for a man suspected of swiping a woman’s bag at a Rego Park store last week.

The suspect snagged the bag while the victim looked around the store at 97-22 Queens Blvd., near 64th Road, about 5 p.m. on Feb. 21, police said.

The man then fled the store.

Police described the suspect as 45 to 50 years old, standing 5-foot-9 to 6 feet, and wearing a black leather jacket, black hat, black pants and glasses.

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