BRONX, NY — A masked suspect is being sought in connection with a string of five armed robberies targeting Bronx businesses this month, with victims held at gunpoint and thousands in cash and property stolen across multiple precincts.
The crime pattern began on Monday, August 4, when a 24-year-old man was working at a business located at 597 East Tremont Avenue. Around 7:20 p.m., a man entered, pulled out a black firearm, and demanded money. The worker handed over $200 before the suspect fled through Tremont Park on foot.
Two days later, on Wednesday, August 6, another incident occurred nearby at 1882 Crotona Avenue at approximately 10:00 a.m. This time, the suspect allegedly made off with an entire cash register containing $903 in cash. The register itself was valued at $250. As in the first robbery, the gunman displayed a black handgun and escaped on foot.
A third robbery occurred one week later, on Wednesday, August 13, just before 10:30 p.m., at 760 East Tremont Avenue. A 26-year-old employee complied with demands and placed $200 into a black bag as instructed. The suspect then fled northbound on Crotona Avenue.
In a fourth incident, on Thursday, August 21, a 29-year-old worker at 1484 Jerome Avenue was forced to surrender $350 to the armed man. The suspect once again used a black handgun and exited eastbound on East 172nd Street.
The most recent robbery was reported Monday night, August 25, at 1753 Boston Road. In this incident, the armed suspect took an entire cash register valued at $3,000, which contained $300. The suspect fled southbound on Boston Road.
All five incidents took place within the 42nd, 44th, and 48th precincts. In each case, the gunman acted alone, brandishing a black firearm, demanding money, and fleeing the scene on foot. No injuries have been reported.
Police released surveillance images of the suspect and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Key Points
- Five armed robberies occurred in the Bronx between August 4 and August 25
- The same suspect is believed to be responsible for each, displaying a black handgun and demanding money
- No injuries were reported; the suspect fled on foot after each robbery
A lone gunman is terrorizing Bronx businesses in a swift string of armed holdups.