Crime & Safety

Purse Snatcher Flees Novita

Police seeking public's help in identifying alleged thief.

Police are seeking the public's help in identifying an unknown subject accused of stealing a pocketbook from a patron of Novita March 1 at approximately 12:28 a.m.

According to reports, the unknown subject entered the restaurant, which is located at 860 Franklin Avenue, and stole the victim's purse containing money, credit cards and other assorted personal belongings.

The subject fled the scene in an unknown direction, according to police.

Nassau County Crime Stoppers is asking anyone who can identify the subject or with any information about this crime to call 1-800-244-TIPS (8477). All calls will be kept confidential.


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