NEW YORK, NY – A man sitting in his car early Saturday morning was robbed of his iPhone in a sudden street-side grab in Manhattan.
The attack happened around 1:04 a.m. near First Avenue and East 30th Street.
Police said the thief fled on foot toward an unknown location after yanking the phone through the driver’s window.
Key Points
- A 30-year-old man was robbed inside his vehicle near First Avenue and East 30th Street.
- The suspect took the victim’s iPhone 17 before fleeing west on East 30th Street.
- The victim sustained minor injuries but declined medical treatment.
Police searching for suspect in red durag
Authorities said the suspect was described as a man with a light complexion and a beard. He was last seen wearing a red durag, a black jacket over a gray sweatshirt, gray pants, and white sneakers. Detectives from the 13th Precinct are reviewing surveillance footage from the area and asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Early morning theft adds to local concerns
The robbery adds to a string of early morning thefts reported in the area in recent weeks, though police have not confirmed whether this case is linked to any others. Residents in the Murray Hill section of Manhattan said they’ve noticed increased patrols in recent days following similar incidents involving electronics taken from parked or idling vehicles.
