NYPD searching for NYC man who robbed elderly woman trying to give him money
The Brooklyn robbery occurred early Sunday
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The New York Police Department is looking for a man who robbed an elderly New York City woman who is captured on video trying to give him money.
In a Sunday morning video shared by Crime Stoppers, an 82-year-old woman is seen extending her hand with cash at around 6 a.m. EDT when the suspect reaches forward with his left hand, appearing to accept the generous cash offer.
The woman reaches out toward the suspect (NYPD Crime Stoppers/Twitter)
The man – who is wearing a black hoodie, gray sweatpants and tennis shoes – quickly reaches for the woman's purse with his right hand, pulling hard at the money before running around the corner in the vicinity of Miller Avenue and New Lots Avenue.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The woman stumbles to the left of the sidewalk, toward the street, before falling down.
The woman and the man struggle (NYPD Crime Stoppers/Twitter)
The NYPD told Fox News Digital in an emailed release that she was removed to Brookdale hospital in stable condition.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Anyone with information regarding the Brooklyn robbery is being asked to call 800-577-TIPS. All calls are strictly confidential.
The man flees around the corner (NYPD Crime Stoppers/Twitter)
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Alternatively, individuals can anonymously post a tip to http://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.
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There is a reward of up to $3,500 for information about the crime.