Police probe another attempted purse snatching
A police sketch of one of two suspects who police say approached female victims and forcibly took their pocketbooks in a number of reported instances within the last month. (Nov. 17, 2010)
Nassau police detectives are investigating another attempted purse snatching after a 56-year-old woman fought off a would-be robber Tuesday in Baldwin.
The latest incident matches a string of robberies in the area, police said.
The woman exited her vehicle in her driveway and was approached by a man who tried to steal her handbag. A struggle ensued and she was able to retain her bag as the suspect fled, police said.
The woman said she felt pain in her left wrist after the incident, but refused medical treatment, police said.
The man, is believed to be in his early 20s was about 5-foot-7 with a thin build, medium complexion and was clean shaven, police said. He was wearing a blue or black sweatshirt with white lettering, dark jeans and a dark-colored hat.
Anyone with information regarding this incident -- or other similar incidents in the area -- can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 800-244-TIPS.
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