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Suspect packs punch before bag swipe: NYPD

Suspect packs punch before bag swipe: NYPD
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SUNNYSIDE — The police were looking for a suspect wanted for punching a 43-year-old and running off with his bag.

The suspect, described as a Hispanic male in his 20s, approached his victim on 40th Street March 16 and asked him what time it was before punching him and removing his bag, police said.

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