First Squad Detectives are investigating a Grand Larceny that occurred on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 9:58 am in Baldwin.
According to detectives, a 65-year-old female victim was approached by an unknown male subject while she was sitting in her vehicle outside of Ace Hardware, located at 923 Atlantic Avenue. The male subject attempted to distract the victim by pointing to her rear tire. While the victim exited her car to check the tire, an unknown female subject removed the victim’s purse from the vehicle which contained cash and numerous credit cards.
The male subject is described as a male Hispanic with a large build, wearing a blue and white T-shirt, blue jeans, black face mask and white wrist watch.
The female subject is described as a female Hispanic with a large build, wearing a white and green shirt, blue pants and black face mask.
Both suspects left the scene on foot westbound through the parking lot.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding this incident or if they can identify the pictured subjects to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-Tips. All callers will remain anonymous.
Details by: Det. Fullerton/1st Squad 08/22/22/0100/8834