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NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is actively investigating a robbery incident that occurred on Sunday, May 14.
At approximately 9:30 am, a 72-year-old woman was attacked from behind at Barnes Avenue and East 222 Street.
An unidentified man forcibly removed a gold chain from her neck before fleeing westbound on East 223 Street. The woman did not require medical attention as a result of the incident.
The suspect is described as a bald, dark-complexioned male of medium build, standing about 5’9″.
He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, a gray hat, blue jeans, and black sneakers.