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Man Knocks 82-Year-Old Woman to Ground and Steals $37, Police Say

THE BRONX — A man shoved an 82-year-old woman to the ground and stole $37 from her in Claremont in early June, police said Wednesday.

The man walked up behind the woman and knocked her down near Clay Avenue and East 170th Street about 6:30 p.m. June 9 before fleeing the scene with her purse, NYPD officials said. Police on Wednesday released video of the suspect.

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He stands about 5 feet 7 inches, and was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, hoodie, shorts and black sneakers, police said.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).