NEW YORK CITY, NY – Two unidentified individuals snatched a fanny pack from a 70-year-old man in the Bronx.
The incident occurred on September 6 at approximately 10:30 a.m., as the victim walked in front of 955 Sheridan Avenue. Two people approached him from behind and removed his fanny pack, which contained both cash and credit cards. The suspects then fled the scene on foot, heading east on East 163 Street. No injuries were reported.
The New York City Police Department’s 44th Precinct is leading the investigation and asks the public for assistance in identifying the individuals connected with the crime. Media, including photographs of the suspects, is available through the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Information (DCPI).
For those with information related to the incident, NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline is reachable at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish speakers at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.