Police Seeking Man Who Stole Purse From LIRR Train

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY - Suffolk County and MTA Police are seeking the man who stole a purse from a LIRR train last month.

The man (pictured above) stole an unattended purse that contained credit cards on an eastbound Long Island Rail Road train on December 2 at 6 a.m.

Later that day, the man changed his clothes and used the stolen credit cards in Forest Hills.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com.

All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

Photos via Crime Stoppers