Photos: Woman In Plaid Shirt Sought After Sleeping Subway Rider's Wallet Stolen

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Published Apr 2, 2013

Modified Apr 2, 2013

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Pro-tip: Don't fall asleep on a subway train unless you want your wallet stolen and a Jewel-lookalike to use your ATM card!

The NYPD wants your help in locating a woman wanted in connection to a grand larceny that occurred on January 6 of this year: Apparently a guy was sleeping on an N train at 9th Street subway station in Brooklyn around 10:45 a.m. When he awoke, he realized his wallet, watch and cellphone were gone!

The police released these images of a suspect, described as a white woman, using the victim's ATM card.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.