The suspect has attacked at least three people in Brownsville including two elderly victims, according to the New York City Police Department.
All of the incidents have been the same: The suspect shoves the victims down, then grabs their cash, police said.
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On Nov. 16, at 10:30 a.m., the suspect approached a 78-year-old woman at Van Siclen Avenue and Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn, punched her to the ground and stole her purse.
On Nov. 24, at 11 p.m., the suspect approached a 57-year-old man at Vermont Street and Belmont Avenue. The suspect again pushed the victim to the ground, then took a LG cellphone, credit cards and cash.
On Nov. 29, around 8:30 p.m., the suspect approached an 83-year-old man on Snediker Avenue, pushed him down, then took his cash.
Anyone with information on the case to call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).