Police seek suspect in series of brooklyn robberies targeting women

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection with a robbery pattern spanning four Brooklyn precincts and involving six incidents between April 7 and May 1.

According to authorities, the unidentified male suspect is connected to a string of robberies in the 67th, 70th, 77th, and 79th precincts. Victims, ranging in age from 29 to 85, reported that the individual targeted them for cash or personal belongings, often by approaching from behind or grabbing items directly from their hands.

In the first reported case on April 7, a 71-year-old woman was pushed and had her pocketbook stolen from her vehicle near Church Avenue and East 32nd Street. The suspect fled on foot. No injuries were reported.

On April 24, the suspect allegedly approached a 74-year-old woman inside a supermarket on Nostrand Avenue and snatched $250 from her hand before fleeing southbound. A similar robbery occurred April 28 inside a Church Avenue commercial location, where $300 was taken from a 52-year-old woman.

Three additional robberies were reported on May 1, including the theft of $340 from a 53-year-old woman inside a Flatbush Avenue establishment and a stolen backpack from a 29-year-old woman at a Fulton Street department store.

Elderly victim targeted in $2,000 street robbery

Later that same day, an 85-year-old woman reported being robbed of $2,000 near Nostrand Avenue and Fulton Street. Police said the suspect removed the cash from her jacket pocket and fled eastbound.

In all cases, the suspect is described as a male with a slim build and dark complexion. Surveillance images have been released by the NYPD in hopes of generating leads from the public.

Despite the series of robberies, no physical injuries were reported by any of the victims, officials confirmed.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers as investigations across the precincts continue.

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