News Claremont purse snatcher pushes 82-year-old woman to ground, NYPD says The NYPD has released a surveillance photo of a man they said they are seeking in connection with the mugging of an 82-year-old woman in the Bronx on June 9, 2016. Photo Credit: NYPD By Lauren Cook lauren.cook@amny.com Updated June 22, 2016 7:30 AM Print Share fbShare Tweet Email Police are searching for a man who targeted an 82-year-old woman in a broad daylight robbery earlier this month, the NYPD said. The attack happened near the corner of Clay Avenue and East 170th Street in Claremont, the Bronx on June 9, according to police. It was around 6:30 p.m. when the man approached the victim and pushed her to the ground, the NYPD said. He then stole her purse, which had $37 in it, before fleeing, police said. The NYPD said no injuries were reported in the attack. On Wednesday, police released a surveillance image of the suspect with the hope that someone will come forward and identify him. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-8477. By Lauren Cook lauren.cook@amny.com Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comments We're revamping our Comments section. Learn more and share your input.
