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NYPD: 63-year-old woman robbed in broad daylight, 2 suspects on the loose

Police say the purse contained the woman's cellphone, credits cards and about $6,000.

Daniella Rodriguez

Jul 11, 2024, 5:52 PM

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The NYPD says a 63-year-old woman was robbed by two men in broad daylight last Friday.

News 12 obtained exclusive video showing a shocking robbery that happened when the two men approached the victim while she was in her vehicle.

The exclusive surveillance shows the first man planting a few dollars near the rear of her car. Then, he proceeds to call her over and helped her pick it up. Meanwhile, the second man can be seen opening her front door and stealing her purse before taking off.

Police say the purse contained the woman's cellphone, credits cards and about $6,000.

"It's a terrible situation," one neighbor told News 12. "It's the first time I've heard about this [incident]."

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