Larceny and Purse Stolen in North End

Arrest:

On November 19 at 7:44 p.m., Boston Police officers responded to a report of a purse snatching on Atlantic Avenue. The victim and daughter reported that an unknown male who was riding a bicycle ripped the daughter's pocketbook out of her arm and continued on his bicycle onto Commercial Street.

The suspect was apprehended in Charlestown after a chase. The pocketbook and other belongings were returned after the victim identified the suspect. The victim denied medical attention.