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Man Wanted for Stealing Woman's Pocketbook in Freeport

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By Published: April 21 2014

LongIsland.com

The First Squad is investigating a Robbery that occurred in Freeport on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at 2:40P.M.

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Freeport, NY - April 21st, 2014 - The First Squad is investigating a Robbery that occurred in Freeport on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at 2:40P.M.

According to detectives, a female victim, age 55, was walking on the east side of S. Long Beach Road, south of Pine Street when she was approached by a male black.  The suspect forcibly removed the victim’s pocketbook from her shoulder containing undetermined amount of US currency and personal papers.  The suspect fled south on Long Beach Avenue.  The victim sustained a shoulder injury.

Detectives ask anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.  All callers will remain anonymous.