A woman had her purse stolen as she walking Thursday night in New Bedford.

Detective Captain Steven Vicente says the 46-year-old woman was walking David St. and West Rodney French Blvd. when a man came up behind her, grabbed her purse, then fled.

The purse contained the woman's phone, money, and identification.

The suspect is described as a tall thin white male in his late 20's or early 30's wearing jeans, a red baseball cap, and a gray hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Detective Division at 508-991-6300 ext. 320.

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