Pickpocket Bumps into Elderly Man on NYC Street, Steals Wallet: NYPD

Police have released surveillance video of an alleged pickpocket who took off with an elderly man's wallet on an Upper East Side street, they say.

The 76-year-old victim was walking across the street near East 80th Street and First Avenue the morning of May 20 when he was bumped by the suspect, police said.

The victim then noticed his wallet was missing. 

Surveillance video shows the suspect appearing to flee from the scene. He's being sought for grand larceny, police said. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.   

Contact Us