Police are looking for the woman who they believe took a shopper’s unattended purse from an 86th Street clothing store on Nov. 8.
The 15-year-old victim was shopping at the store between Fifth and Gelston Avenues in Bay Ridge at 5 pm and left her handbag on a bench while she tried on some shoes, police said.
Someone took the purse, which contained $40, credit cards, and personal items, and fled the store.
Police released a surveillance image of the suspect, seeking the public’s help in finding her.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577–8477. The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.
