Nypd hunts scooter-riding suspect in grand larceny spree across bronx

NYPD Hunts Scooter-Riding Suspect in Grand Larceny Spree Across Bronx

Police released surveillance imagery showing the person they want identified in a theft pattern spanning three Bronx precincts.
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September 2, 2026

BRONX, N.Y. – The NYPD is asking the public to identify a scooter-riding suspect wanted in connection with a grand larceny pattern spanning three police precincts across the Bronx.

NYPD Crime Stoppers released surveillance imagery Wednesday showing the individual sought by investigators with a scooter. Police said the grand larceny pattern involves incidents within the 44th, 46th and 48th precincts.

Nypd hunts scooter-riding suspect in grand larceny spree across bronx
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The Crime Stoppers alert did not disclose how many thefts have been linked to the pattern, what was allegedly stolen or the dates and locations of the individual incidents. Police are asking anyone who recognizes the person pictured to contact investigators.

Key Points

  • NYPD Crime Stoppers released surveillance imagery of a suspect sought in a Bronx grand larceny pattern.
  • The investigation includes incidents within the 44th, 46th and 48th precincts.
  • Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

Surveillance Image Shows Suspect With Scooter

The image released by NYPD Crime Stoppers shows the person sought by investigators alongside a scooter on a city street.

Police described the individual as wanted in connection with a “grand larceny pattern,” but the brief public alert did not provide further details about the alleged thefts.

The investigation stretches across the confines of three Bronx precincts rather than being limited to one location.

Police have not publicly identified the person pictured. The department also did not provide the total value of property allegedly taken or explain how investigators linked the incidents into a pattern.

NYPD Turns to Public for Help

With the suspect still unidentified publicly, detectives are seeking tips from people who may recognize the individual shown in the surveillance imagery.

Anyone with information can call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be sent to NYPD Crime Stoppers through its social media channels.

The individual is sought in connection with an investigation, and the Crime Stoppers alert does not establish guilt.

What is the scooter-riding suspect wanted for?
The NYPD said the individual is wanted in connection with a grand larceny pattern, but the department’s alert did not detail the specific alleged thefts.

Where did the grand larceny pattern occur?
Police said the incidents occurred within the confines of the NYPD’s 44th, 46th and 48th precincts in the Bronx.

How can the public contact NYPD Crime Stoppers?
Anyone with information can call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or contact NYPD Crime Stoppers through its social media channels.

Sources: NYPD Crime Stoppers public wanted alert and accompanying surveillance image, Sept. 2, 2026.

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