The theft occurred at around 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the 7-Eleven in Oyster Bay, located on Pine Hollow Road, according to Nassau County Police.
Investigators said the man removed the woman’s pocketbook from her unlocked car while she was inside the store.
Police described the suspect as a Hispanic man standing 5-feet-10-inches tall.
Surveillance footage showed him wearing a white t-shirt and dark colored pants with a chain around his neck.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-6200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
Police reminded the public to never leave your car running, unlocked, or unattended with valuable items inside.
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