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Thief Who Stole Purses From 10 Women in Manhattan Arrested, NYPD Says

 Maricio Dominguez-Bernal, 64, was arrested and charged with nine counts of grand larceny and one count of petit larceny, the NYPD said.
Maricio Dominguez-Bernal, 64, was arrested and charged with nine counts of grand larceny and one count of petit larceny, the NYPD said.
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MIDTOWN — A thief who went on a three-week spree stealing women’s purses and pocketbooks has been arrested, the NYPD said.

Maricio Dominguez-Bernal, 64, was awaiting arraignment on nine counts of grand larceny and one count of petit larceny following his arrest on Thursday, police said.

Between June 14 and June 30, Dominguez-Bernal stole purses and pocketbooks from 10 different women in Manhattan, police said.

He was caught on camera stealing a woman’s black handbag at 5 Bryant Park on June 14, the NYPD said.