Woman Pushed To The Ground, Purse Stolen In Speonk Robbery Wednesday: Police

SPEONK, NY — A woman was pushed to the ground and had her purse stolen during a Wednesday morning robbery in Speonk, police said.

According to Southampton Town police, the incident took place at about 9 a.m. on North Phillips Avenue, in the vicinity of Windermere Court; police received a 911 call from the woman saying she'd been pushed from behind and had her pocketbook stolen, officials said.

Southampton Town police patrol officers, the community response unit, detectives and Westhampton Beach Village police officers responded to the area to investigate, authorities said.

The Suffolk County Police department’s helicopter and Suffolk County Sheriff’s K-9 responded to assist in attempting to locate a suspect, police said.

No weapon was reported to be used or displayed in the incident, police said. The investigation is continuing, police said.

Southampton Town police ask that anyone with information call the Southampton Town police at 631-728-5000, the Southampton Town Police Department's detective unit at 631-702-2230, or the crime hotline at 631-728-3454. All calls will be kept confidential. Individuals can also email crimetips@southamptontownny.gov.