Mounted New York police officer and his horse corner suspected purse snatcher in Manhattan - AP News

A mounted New York police officer and his horse cornered a suspected purse snatcher in Manhattan. This unusual pursuit occurred as the officer, on horseback, was able to intercept the suspect following a reported theft. The incident demonstrates the diverse roles and capabilities of the NYPD's mounted unit in urban environments. The suspect was apprehended after the horse and officer blocked their escape route.