Man Tackles, Robs Woman On Upper East Side: Police

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — A man tackled a woman on an Upper East Side street and stole her money, according to police, who asked for help identifying the suspect.

The robbery unfolded around 10:30 p.m. on March 3, as the 23-year-old victim was walking near East 87th Street and Second Avenue.

An unidentified man tackled her to the ground and stole her wallet, which held credit cards and $10 in cash, police said. The woman declined medical attention.

Police released surveillance footage showing the suspect hopping a subway turnstile near the scene of the robbery. A $3,500 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest, according to authorities.

Police asked anyone with information to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). People can also submit tips online or on Twitter, @NYPDTips.