The Hoboken Police Department announces an arrest in three overnight purse snatchings

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The Hoboken Police Department announces an arrest in three overnight purse snatchings

23-year-old Androkle Batistasoriano was charged with robbery and theft in connection to three incidents in one night

The Hoboken Police Department (HPD), and Chief Steven Aguiar, announce the arrest of 23-year-old Androkle Batistasoriano of Hoboken, for two robberies and two thefts, committed within one-hour last month.

On Nov. 7, 2025, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Hoboken Police responded to the 50 block of Garden Street, where a victim reported her purse had been stolen after she dropped it. At approximately 12:30 a.m., on Nov. 8, officers responded to the area of First and Hudson Streets, where a man ran up behind a woman, grabbed her purse, and fled before stealing a scooter on the Stevens Institute of Technology campus. About 10 minutes later, a third incident was reported on the 900 block of Garden Street, where a man matching the previous descriptions, grabbed another woman’s purse, and ran off. No serious injuries were reported.

An investigation, led by Det. Jesse Castellano and Police Officer Jason Montalvo, with assistance from additional Detective Bureau personnel, identified Batistasoriano as the suspect. On Nov. 25, he was located and arrested on the 800 block of Hudson Street. Batistasoriano was transported to Hoboken Police Headquarters and charged with two counts of robbery and two counts of theft. After being processed, he was taken to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

“The hard work and persistence of our dedicated team led to a swift arrest and helped take a dangerous individual, targeting women late at night, off the streets,” said Chief Aguiar. “I am grateful for the teamwork that helped to close this case quickly, and safely.”

The Hoboken Police Department’s Detective Bureau would like to thank residents and businesses who provided surveillance footage, as well as the Union City Police Department, Jersey City Police Department, and Stevens Institute of Technology Police for their assistance.