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Woman Stole Handbag From Nightclub at Dream Downtown Hotel, Police Say

January 21, 2013 8:23pm | Updated January 21, 2013 8:23pm
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CHELSEA — Police are looking for a woman who is accused of stealing a purse from a nightclub inside the Dream Downtown hotel and then using the victim's credit card at a nearby deli. 

The theft happened Dec. 28 inside the Electric Room, located in the base of the hotel at 335 W. 16th St. between Eighth and Ninth avenues, police said. The suspect then used the stolen credit card at a Ninth Avenue bodega, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.

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