TELL US: How Can You Help Police Do Their Job?

North End residents may be able to stop crime themselves.

Posted Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 12:57 pm ET|Updated Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 1:03 pm ET

On November 19, the Boston Police Department arrested a suspect who stole a purse from a victim on Atlantic Avenue.

The victim's purse was returned but the situation could have been worse. She could have lost her money, identification cards and driver's license.

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