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Police Search for Man Who Robbed Two Women in Central Harlem

By Elizabeth Hagen | October 3, 2012 10:15pm

MANHATTAN — Cops are searching for a man who shoved two women to the ground and robbed them on St. Nicholas Avenue in Central Harlem.

Around 5:40 a.m. on Sept. 14, police said the suspect followed two young women as they exited the subway station at 111th Street and Lenox Avenue.

The suspect then threw the women, both in their 20s, to the ground, snatched their belongings and fled the scene. 

Police have released a video showing the suspect leaving the subway station. He is described as bald, between 35 and 40 years old and about 5-foot-10 with a large build. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans and white sneakers.

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

All calls are strictly confidential.