Crime & Safety

Thieves Steal Blind Woman's Wallet in Subway

Two pickpockets allegedly nab wallet from woman with guide dog at 75th Ave. station.

is asking for the public's help in locating two suspects wanted in yet another grand larceny incidents in Forest Hills.

On Monday, April 16 at 6 p.m., a 68-year-old blind woman was walking with her guide dog through the when she was approached by two suspects.

While on the stairs in the station, one of the suspects allegedly reached into the victim's dress pocket and stole her wallet.

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After the incident, police said the woman's credit cards were used nearby in the neighborhood.

The first suspect is allegedly identified as 39-year-old Latisha Richardson, 5'6", 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

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The second suspect is an unknown man in his 40's, roughly 5'6" and weighing 150 pounds. He was wearing a black t-shirt, white jacket, black cap and was carrying a black backpack. 

If anyone has any information, they are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips at the Crime stoppers website atWWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.

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