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BWC: NYPD mounted unit officer, bystander nab purse-snatcher

As the officer and Kelly the horse galloped in pursuit, a bystander grabbed the fleeing suspect so the officer could make an arrest

NEW YORK — The NYPD released body camera footage showing a pursuit and arrest of a purse-snatcher by its mounted unit.

Body camera footage shows an officer and his horse, Kelly, galloping down a city sidewalk in pursuit of a suspect on April 15. The officer and Kelly can be seen running across the street as the suspect continued to flee.

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Moments later, a bystander grabbed the suspect, allowing the officer to make an arrest.

“Whether on foot or on hooves, our officers are always ready,” the department stated.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com