BRONX, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking for public assistance regarding a series of robberies involving the theft of necklaces. Two more incidents have been added to this pattern, both taking place in July.
The most recent incident was reported on Thursday, July 20, involving a 34-year-old female victim near Ogden Avenue and W. 170 Street. The previous incident took place on Saturday, July 15, involving a 14-year-old female victim at 215 East 197 Street.
Victims have reported minor injuries.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit their tips online at the CrimeStoppers website.
All tips received will be kept strictly confidential.
