Freeport, NY - December 13, 2014 - The First Squad reports the details of a Robbery which occurred on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 7:34 P.M. in Freeport.

According to detectives, a female victim, 49 years of age, walking near Laffin Place and Washburn Avenue was approached by a male black suspect who grabbed her purse, knocking her to the ground.  The suspect ripped the purse from the victim before fleeing westbound on Washburn Avenue with it.  No injuries were reported.

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

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