In a thrilling display of police work, a quick-thinking NYPD officer on horseback has been caught on camera chasing down a purse thief in Manhattan. The dramatic footage shows the officer, mounted on a majestic black horse, racing through the streets of Midtown as he pursues the suspect. The thief, described as a woman, is seen running with a stolen purse in hand, but the officer remains hot on her heels, eventually bringing her to a stop. The chase, which has been hailed as a textbook example of effective policing, provides a rare glimpse into the high-stakes world of urban law enforcement.
‘Stop running!' Watch NYPD officer on horseback chase down purse thief in Manhattan NBC New York
