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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