Cops Seek Alleged Handbag Thief

Nassau County Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person they say stole handbags at the Broadway Mall in Hicksville in February.

Police say that on Friday, Feb. 6, at approximately 3:42 p.m., the person was at the Macy’s at 100 Broadway Mall, and stole two designer handbags, valued at approximately $800. The suspect then exited the store without paying for the items.

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The person fled the scene in a black Nissan vehicle, police said.

Crime Stoppers is asking anyone who can identify this person, or with any information about this crime to call its toll-free hotline at 1-800-244-TIPS (8477). All calls will remain anonymous.

Image: Surveillance photo released by NCPD.

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