NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A pregnant woman was knocked to the ground by a thief who snatched her purse on a Queens street, police said Tuesday as they released video of the attack.

WANTED For Robbery: On Wednesday March 9, 2022 at Approx. 6:05 A.M., at the intersection of 131 Street and Liberty Ave. @nypd106pct a unknown individual physically assaulted and robbed a 26 year old pregnant female. Call @ 800-577-TIPS or DM NYPDTips Reward up to $3500.00 pic.twitter.com/Z8sXYx6D7q

— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) April 4, 2022

The 26-year-old victim was walking near 131st Street and Liberty Avenue in South Ozone Park around 6 a.m. on March 9 when the suspect ran up and grabbed her purse, according to police.

The crook pushed the woman as he stole the handbag, forcing her to the ground, video shows.

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The suspect fled on foot with the victim’s purse and was last seen heading westbound on Liberty Avenue, according to police.

The victim suffered pain to her abdomen and abrasions to her hands. She was taken by EMS to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

Video shows a thief knocking a pregnant woman to the ground in South Ozone Park.

Photo credit NYPD

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