NYPD Officer on Horseback Chases Suspect in Purse-Snatching Incident

A New York Police Department (NYPD) officer on horseback pursued a woman suspected of purse-snatching through city streets on April 17, 2026.

Bodycam footage captured the officer repeatedly ordering the woman to stop as she fled.

The chase ended when a pedestrian intervened to stop the suspect, who was then detained by the officer.

The woman has been charged with larceny and providing false information to authorities.

Officials revealed that the suspect has a prior conviction for murder dating back to April 2000, involving the fatal shooting of a cab driver.

She served time in prison for that offense.

This incident highlights the NYPD's use of mounted patrols in urban law enforcement and the challenges posed by suspects with significant criminal histories.

The bodycam footage provides clear evidence of the pursuit and the suspect's refusal to comply with police commands.

The involvement of a bystander in detaining the suspect was a key factor in ending the chase safely.

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