NEW ROCHELLE, NY—Tyrone McGhee, a 51-year-old resident of New Rochelle, was arrested by local police on charges of robbery and trespassing on July 17, 2024, following an incident earlier in the month.
On July 3, 2024, McGhee allegedly trespassed on the property at 111 Lockwood Avenue in New Rochelle, where he is accused of robbing an individual using the threat of a machete. Police spotted McGhee walking on Lockwood Avenue on July 17. Upon being approached by the officers, he attempted to flee the scene, running behind 41 Lockwood Avenue and climbing over a fence into a building at 400 North Avenue.
McGhee was observed exiting the building through a rear window onto a fire escape. He was eventually apprehended without further incident and is currently being held for arraignment. The police action brought to a close the pursuit of the suspect in this case of alleged robbery and unlawful entry.