Police said that on Saturday, May 6, at around 4 a.m., a 27-year-old female victim was onboard a northbound 4 subway approaching the East Kingsbridge Road station, when two people stole her handbag from her lap while she was sleeping.

Police said, “Property stolen included the victim’s handbag, which contained a cellphone, wallet, credit cards, personal ID and other personal items.” They added, “The two individuals exited the train at the East 170 Street station, where Individual #2 attempted to use one of the victim’s stolen credit cards to make a purchase at a bodega located at 287 East 170 Street, but was unsuccessful.”

Police said Individual 1 is described as male, is estimated to be in his ’20s, has a dark complexion, a slim build and black hair. He was last seen wearing a multi-colored jacket with a black hood and black pants, police said.

Individual 2 is described by police as female, is also estimated to be in her ’20s, has a dark complexion, a medium build, and black hair in braids with dyed ends. She was last seen wearing a black, hooded, winter jacket with a brown scarf, black sweatpants, and blue sneakers.

The attached photos photos show both suspects exiting the East 170th Street station and a photo showing Individual 2 inside 287 East 170th Street.

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