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Knife-Wielding Purse Snatchers Wanted for 2 Robberies in 1 Night

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Video - Suspect in Violent Purse Snatching Caught on Camera The NYPD is searching for this man and another in connection with two violent purse snatchings in Queens. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein  Queens Voice March 9, 2024 QUEENS - Cops are looking for a pair of muggers who robbed women in Queens at knifepoint and by assaulting their victim within a half hour, the NYPD said. The NYPD has linked the two suspects to two robberies in Queens. The first robbery took place at around 4 am on March 1. A 34-year-old woman was walking on 41-14 69 street in Woodside. Cops said a man ran up behind her and put a hard object against her lower back. Then a second man ran up to her displaying a knife. He removed the victim’s handbag and then both suspects ran off. Less than a half hour later cops said the same suspects robbed a second woman. A 58-year-old woman was walking in front of 42-20 Hampton Street. Cops said the robbers ran up behind the woman and pushed her to the ground. They then gra...