Staten Island, NY – A group of three unidentified men made off with two high-end iPhones from a Best Buy on Richmond Avenue in a bold, broad-daylight theft Wednesday afternoon.
Police said the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. when the suspects entered the store at 2795 Richmond Avenue and removed an Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and an iPhone Air from the display area, worth a combined $2,199.98.
The trio then fled the store on foot in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported.
Key Points
- Three unidentified men stole two iPhones valued at over $2,000 from a Staten Island Best Buy.
- The suspects fled on foot after the theft; no injuries were reported.
- Police released detailed descriptions of the individuals sought in connection with the incident.
Police release suspect descriptions
Authorities released descriptions of all three suspects in hopes of identifying them. The first individual is described as a man with a medium complexion and glasses. He was last seen wearing a multicolored baseball cap, tan long-sleeve shirt, blue vest, blue jeans, and white sneakers.
The second suspect is also described as a man with a medium complexion, glasses, and black hair. He was last seen wearing a pink jacket, white T-shirt, black pants, and black sneakers.
The third man is described as having a medium complexion and was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, black T-shirt, multicolored jacket, black pants, and white sneakers.
Investigators seek public’s help
Detectives are reviewing store surveillance footage and canvassing the area for witnesses who may have seen the suspects before or after the theft. Police are urging anyone with information to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline, where tips can be submitted anonymously.
Retail thefts continue to rise
The theft adds to a pattern of high-end electronics being targeted in retail stores across New York City. Authorities have noted an uptick in incidents involving groups working together to quickly steal display items before fleeing.
Investigators are working to determine if this latest case is connected to other recent thefts in the borough or nearby commercial areas.