A woman was sitting in her car in the city's Fishtown section when a man approached and stole her purse on the evening of January 19, police said.
The unknown male walked up to the occupied car, which was parked on the 1300 block of East Montgomery Ave., and ordered her to stay still before he reached in and grabbed her purse and phone, said officials.
He then ran from the scene, according to authorities.
The 35-year-old victim described the thief as a 5'10" with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black and white cap, black Adidas jacket and blue jeans.
If you have any information about this crime or the suspect, please contact: East Detective Division 215-686-3243.
