Police Investigate Latest Purse-Snatching On L.I.
Women on Long Island were on alert after reports of yet another purse snatching.This time it happened as the female victim was getting into her car at Nassau Community College.
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Women on Long Island were on alert after reports of yet another purse snatching.This time it happened as the female victim was getting into her car at Nassau Community College.
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The victim was struck six times in the legs and twice in his shoulders. He was taken to a hospital where he was listed in stable condition.
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