Skip to content

Condition: Post with Page_List

Listen
Search
Please enter at least 3 characters.

Latest Stories

Man sought in string of Bronx purse robberies: NYPD

Man sought in string of Bronx purse robberies: NYPD
NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The NYPD is looking for a man wanted in a string of purse robberies across the Bronx, according to officials.

Police said there have been at least five incidents during March.


Three incidents happened minutes apart on Sunday, March 20, authorities said.

At 8:30 a.m., the suspect approached a 71-year old woman walking in front of 712 East 182 St. in Belmont, officials said.

The woman was dragged by the suspect who forcefully took her purse and was seen fleeing in a gray/silver vehicle, the NYPD said.

Man sought in string of Bronx purse robberies: NYPDNYPD

The victim sustained minor injuries to her face and hands.

An investigation remains ongoing.