NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is investigating a grand larceny incident that occurred on Wednesday, August 23.
The 78-year-old female victim received a phone call from an unknown male individual pretending to be her grandson, who claimed he needed $9,500 for bail money.
The victim complied, and the money was picked up by a courier operating a white Toyota with NY plate number T753385C.
The individual being sought is described as a male, approximately 25 to 35 years of age.
The NYPD is asking anyone with information about this incident to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).