The teen was seen snatching the victim's purse Thursday Evening on 14th Street near 1st Avenue.
ALSO READ | Man yanks necklace off 86-year-old woman's neck while waiting for elevator
[Ads /]
When the victim went after him, she was punched in the face, causing her to fall to the ground. The thief then dropped her purse and fled with his two friends. Police are still looking for them.
ALSO READ | Suspect in custody after NYPD chief chaplain mugged
The 74-year-old suffered cuts and bruises.
The woman says she has been living in New York City since 1963 and has never experienced anything like this. She said she hopes it doesn't happen to anyone else and wants to see East 14th Street 'cleaned up.'
[Ads /]
----------
* Get Eyewitness News Delivered
* More Manhattan news
* Send us a news tip
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
* Follow us on YouTube
Submit a News Tip