NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department requests the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a grand larceny incident within the 66 Precinct. On Wednesday, at approximately 1:05 pm, the suspect entered a jewelry store located at 5317 8 Avenue. He asked to look at two pieces of jewelry, but after returning one item, he discreetly placed the other in his pocket and left the store without paying.
The stolen item is valued at approximately $3,000. The suspect is described as a male with a dark complexion, beard, eyeglasses, and wearing a yellow safety vest. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online. All calls are strictly confidential.