Man wanted for multiple robberies in New York City
Police say all incidents involved a man approaching victims while riding a moped and snatching their necklaces and jewelry.
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Police are looking for a man they say is responsible for multiple robberies throughout New York City.
Police say all incidents involved a man approaching victims while riding a moped and snatching their necklaces and jewelry.
The first incident was reported on Sep. 30. in front of 2084 Grand Ave. in the Bronx just before 5:50 p.m.
Investigators say the man approached a 54-year-old man and snatched his chain valued at around $2,700. The 54-year-old man held on to the moped and the thief attempted to flee. The victim fell and suffered minor injuries.
The second incident was reported in Manhattan on Sep. 25. In front of 532 W 145th St. at 4 p.m. Police say the man snatched the necklace off a 48-year-old man. The necklace is valued at around $700.
A third incident was reported that same day in Manhattan less than 30 minutes later. The man tried to snatch a necklace of a 44-year-old woman. After he was unsuccessful, he threatened the woman to give up her property.
A fourth robbery was reported on Oct. 5. in front of 135 East Houston Street at 1:30 p.m. A 32-year-old man was approached by the man and demanded his property.
Another robbery was reported the same day in Brooklyn near Greene Avenue and Lewis Avenue just before 2 p.m. A 28-year-old man had a bracelet and necklace forcibly taken. The items are valued at around $2100.
The following day a 69-year-old man was robbed of his necklace in front of 54 Nagle Ave. At around 7:10 p.m. The man fell and sustained lacerations. He was transported to New York-Presbyterian Allen Hospital and is expected to be OK.
The latest robbery was reported in the Bronx on Oct. 8. near Mount Eden Parkway and Sheridan Avenue at around 3 p.m. The man approached a 30-year-old man and attempted to snatch his necklace. A struggle ensued between the victim and the thief. The perpetuator than stabbed the 30-year-old man in the leg before taking his property. The 30-year-old man was taken to a local hospital where he is expected to recover.
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
