NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a male individual linked to two grand larceny incidents that happened in Queens within the jurisdiction of the 104 Precinct/Transit District 33.
On Monday, May 22, a 33-year-old woman reported that her wallet was stolen around 5:20 PM at the Myrtle Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue ‘L’ MTA subway station. The theft occurred after an encounter with an unknown individual, who bumped into her. Later, unauthorized charges were recorded on her credit card.
On Friday, June 2, a similar incident occurred to a 28-year-old woman around 8:10 AM at the same subway station while on the MTA ‘L’ train. After being bumped by an unknown individual, she noticed her wallet was missing and unauthorized charges were made on her credit card.
The individual in question is described as a male of light complexion, thin build, and roughly 5’5′-5’6” in height. Anyone with relevant information is requested to contact the New York City Police Department.