Police Look for Starrett City Mugger
According to police, a mugger has been targeting women for their purses-- many of the victims are in their 60s and 70s-- in Brooklyn's Starrett City development. WABC 7 has a list of the attacks, which started in September: Frequently mugger will follow the victim into her building lobby or elevator and then strike in the back of the head or shove her. Police describe the suspect as an African-American man, 25-35 years old, 5'8" with a medium build. Contact CrimeStoppers if you have information: Call 800-577-TIPS or text 274637 and enter "tip577."
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