Police Hunt For Unusual Early Morning Purse Snatcher
Summary: WNBC published this article on May 16, 2008, and the EveryBlock system found it to be geographically relevant to 14th Street and First Avenue in New York. Below, you can read the article excerpt that mentions the given location and follow the link to read the full article.
News article details
The man first struck at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sunday on the L subway at 14th Street and First Avenue, police said. The man approached a 24-year-old female who was sitting on a platform bench, grabbed her purse and then fled, police said.Two days later, at about 9:20 a.m. on the 1 subway at Seventh Avenue South and Christopher Street, the suspect approached a 38-year-old woman, grabbed her purse and then fled.The next morning, at about 9:05 a.m., the same man is believed to have approached a 30-year-old woman on the L subway at 14th Street and Third Avenue, grabbed her purse and then fled into the subway tunnel for a third time.His most recent attack was just after 7:30 a.m. on the northbound 6 platform at Lafayette and Bleeker streets. He is said to have approached a 27-year-old woman’s purse before fleeing into the subway tunnel.Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 800-577-TIPS. Read the full article…
| Location | 14th Street and First Avenue |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 16, 2008 |
| Source | WNBC |
Added to EveryBlock on May 16, 2008.