Man Steals Purse From Woman, 84: Police

Police are looking for a man they say robbed an 84-year-old woman Monday in Manhattan.

The elderly woman was walking on 82nd Street at York Avenue in the Upper East Side at about 10:30 p.m. when police say the man, who had been following the woman, pushed her and took her purse.

The man fled with the purse, an unknown amount of cash, a credit card and a cell phone, according to authorities.

Police say the suspect was captured on surveillance video fleeing the scene (above). Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. 

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