Crime & Safety

Man Nabs Woman's Purse, Flees: Suffolk Police

He snatched the purse out of a shopping cart and drove away. Police are looking for him. Have you seen him?

The man stole a woman's purse out of a shopping cart at Uncle Giuseppe's in Melville: police.
The man stole a woman's purse out of a shopping cart at Uncle Giuseppe's in Melville: police. (Suffolk County Crime Stoppers)

MELVILLE, NY — Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help in finding the man who stole a woman's purse in Melville.

The man snagged the purse out of a shopping cart at Uncle Giuseppe’s, located at 890 Walt Whitman Road, on July 10 around 4:50 p.m., police said. He drove away in a white Lexus SUV.

Police ask anyone with information about the theft to reach Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip via phone call at 1-800-220-TIPS, texting "SCPD" and your message to "CRIMES" (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com. A cash reward of up to $5,000 is offered for information that leads to an arrest.

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Courtesy: Suffolk County Crime Stoppers

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