Crime & Safety

Purse Swiped at Sunrise Mall Play Area

Cops investigating larceny incident.

A thief swiped a pocketbook from a woman who was playing with her child at the Sunrise Mall, Nassau County police said.

The theft took place last Saturday at 3:06 p.m. according to cops. A 27-year-old woman left her pocketbook in a stroller in the mall's play area, and when she came back, the purse was gone.

She lost cash, a Nintendo DS and other items, police said.  The victim did not see the thief. 

Anyone with information should contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.  All callers will remain anonymous.

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