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Cops on the lookout for purse snatcher

Cops on the lookout for purse snatcher
Image courtesy NYPD

KEW GARDENS HILLS — The NYPD was seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for allegedly stealing a woman’s purse inside Brach’s Glatt Supermarket in Kew Gardens Hills.

The suspect, described as a white male standing approximately 6 feet tall and weighing around 180 pounds, allegedly stole the woman’s purse from her shopping cart Aug. 3 and then fled the store, at 75-51 Main St.

He was seen wearing a black T-shirt with white lettering, cops said.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.