BRONX, N.Y. — A 43-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint and had his vehicle stolen during a late-night carjacking in the Bronx, prompting the New York City Police Department to ask for the public’s help identifying the suspect. The incident occurred near Carter Avenue and East 173rd Street in the Morris Heights area, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers.
The suspect remains at large as investigators continue to search for leads in the case.
Driver Confronted While Sitting in Vehicle
The robbery occurred at approximately 11:25 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, within the confines of the NYPD’s 44th Precinct.
According to police, the victim was seated in the driver’s seat of his vehicle when an unidentified individual approached him and displayed a firearm.
Investigators said the suspect demanded the victim’s property and vehicle.
After taking the victim’s belongings, the armed suspect took possession of the vehicle and fled the area.
Police said the suspect drove eastbound on East 173rd Street following the robbery.
Suspect Remains Unidentified
The NYPD has not released a description of the suspect and did not provide details about the stolen vehicle in the information released to the public.
Authorities also have not disclosed whether the victim suffered any physical injuries during the encounter.
The investigation remains active as detectives work to identify and locate the person responsible.
Key Points
• A 43-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint while sitting in his vehicle in the Bronx.
• The suspect stole the victim’s property and vehicle before fleeing eastbound on East 173rd Street.
• The incident occurred near Carter Avenue and East 173rd Street within the 44th Precinct.
NYPD Requests Tips
The NYPD Crime Stoppers program is encouraging anyone with information about the robbery to come forward.
Witnesses or anyone with relevant information can contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can use 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Tips can also be submitted online through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or via the department’s @NYPDTips social media channels.
Vehicle thefts involving firearms are among the most serious robbery investigations handled by NYPD detectives because of the potential danger posed to victims and the public.
The suspect had not been identified or arrested as of Friday, and the NYPD continues to seek information that could help advance the investigation.