You are reading

Woman’s wallet swiped from table inside LIC Art Center Building

Suspect (NYPD)

Suspect (NYPD)

Nov. 4, 2016 Staff Report

Police are looking for a man who swiped a woman’s bag that contained a camera, credit card and cell phone from a table inside the LIC Art Center building October 31st.

The woman left the bag on a table at the Aurelie Graillot Studio, located at 44-02 23rd Street, at around 11 am. The police have footage of the alleged perpetrator.

The police describe the alleged thief as a male black, 18 to 25 years old, with a black backpack. He was last seen wearing a white hooded sweater and a black baseball cap.

This is the second incident in recent months where an unattended bag has been stolen from the LIC Art Center. This building is home to the Secret Theatre, the Long Island City Academy of Music, LIC School of Ballet and other cultural organizations. On July 11, an elderly woman’s bag was stolen by a woman, between 20 and 30 years old, police said.

email the author: news@queenspost.com

One Comment

Click for Comments 

Leave a Comment
Reply to this Comment

All comments are subject to moderation before being posted.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Recent News

From spa retreats to public pools: Queens has a swim spot for everyone

Jun. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello

With temperatures rising and the official start of summer just around the corner, there’s no better time to find a pool in Queens to help you beat the heat. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing spa escape, a rooftop party spot, or a free afternoon swim in your neighborhood, Queens offers a range of pool experiences for every vibe and budget.