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Stole from Woman at Woodside Mosque

The man shown in this security camera photo is wanted by police for allegedly swiping a pocketbook from a woman as she worshipped at a Woodside mosque last month. Law enforcement sources said the grand larceny occurred at 5:20 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the Islamic Center of Queens, located at 57-16 37th Ave. Reportedly, the 65-year-old woman was praying when the male bandit grabbed her purse and fled. The incident was later reported to the 108th Precinct. Anyone with any information regarding the theft or the suspect’s whereabouts that could prove helpful is asked to contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-577-TIPS, by text message to 274637 (enter information, then the code TIP577) or online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com. All calls and messages will be kept confidential.