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Police Hunt Purse Snatcher Who Stole from 93-Year-Old Woman

By DNAinfo Staff on July 27, 2012 9:54pm

Police say this man snatched a purse from a 93-year-old woman at Peter Cooper Village on Friday, July 13, 2012.
Police say this man snatched a purse from a 93-year-old woman at Peter Cooper Village on Friday, July 13, 2012.
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MANHATTAN — Police are on the hunt for a cold-hearted crook who snatched a 93-year-old woman's purse on Friday the 13th.

Cops say the suspected thief approached the older woman as she entered Peter Cooper Village, grabbed her pocketbook, and ran off. The theft happened about 4:22 p.m. on Friday, July 13 near 4 Peter Cooper Road, police said.

Police have released photos of the suspect and are asking for the public's help in tracking down the thief.

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting CRIMES (274637), then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.