Crime & Safety

Police: Men Shoved Woman, Stole Her Purse Near Valley Stream LIRR Station

Cops are looking for the two men responsible for stealing a woman's purse just after she got off the train in Valley Stream Thursday night. 

According to police, at 10:30 p.m., the female victim was walking north on Hicks Street towards Merrick Road when she was approached by two men. They shoved her, stole her purse and fled northbound on Hicks Street.

The woman was unable to further describe the men, cops added.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding this robbery to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.


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