Video: Cops Say This Lady Stole A Purse At Sons Of Essex

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Published Jan 11, 2014

Modified Jan 11, 2014

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Police hope the public can help them find a woman wanted for stealing a purse at a Lower East Side restaurant last year.

According to the NYPD, the incident occurred at Sons of Essex on Essex Street on December 12, 2013 just after 10:30 p.m. A female customer left her bag unattended, and the suspect stuffed the purse into her own handbag. Here's surveillance video of the suspect:

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.