Philadelphia police probe string of violent purse snatchings targeting Asian women

Police are searching for suspects in a string of violent thefts targeting Asian women in Northeast Philadelphia during the holiday season.

Investigators say the attacks occurred between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, all within the same area and under similar circumstances. Each incident happened between noon and 1:30 p.m., and police believe the crimes are connected.

“They are typically exiting a vehicle, approaching two at a time, and handling victims roughly. Scaring them. One lady got dragged to the ground and beaten up a little bit. She is shaken up,” said Capt. Jack Ryan of Northeast Detectives…

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