Elderly woman in Queens fights back against Bible thief

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A 77-year-old woman fought back against her attacker in broad daylight in Queens, New York City, on Sunday before the man successfully stole her purse and Bible.

Surveillance footage shows the suspect wearing a Star Wars jacket and baseball cap as he punched the elderly woman in the face. The suspect then grabbed her purse and Bible and shoved her multiple times. The woman fought back in self-defense, but the man ultimately overpowered her.

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