Scooter bandits continue to menace new york city residents

Scooter Bandits Continue to Menace New York City Residents

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July 11, 2024

The New York City Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying an individual linked to a series of robberies across the 43 and 52 Precincts. These incidents involved a suspect on a moped forcibly stealing cellphones from pedestrians.

Incident Overview:

Scooter bandits continue to menace new york city residents
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  • Incident #1 (52 Precinct): On Sunday, June 2, 2024, at around 12:15 PM, a 32-year-old woman was robbed of her cellphone by a moped rider in front of 2860 Decatur Avenue. The suspect fled on the moped.
  • Incident #2 (43 Precinct): On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at approximately 8:55 AM, a 38-year-old woman was approached and nearly robbed of her cellphone at the intersection of Watson Avenue and Beach Avenue. The suspect attempted the theft and then escaped northbound on Beach Avenue.
  • Incident #3 (52 Precinct): On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at about 12:15 PM, a 22-year-old woman was walking near Perry Avenue and East Bedford Park Boulevard when her cellphone was snatched by an individual on a moped who then headed southbound on Marion Avenue.
  • Incident #4 (52 Precinct): On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at approximately 9:58 AM, a 41-year-old woman had her cellphone forcibly taken by a moped rider near Grand Concourse and East 199 Street. The assailant fled toward East 198 Street.

In all cases, the victims were unharmed, but their cellphones were taken. The NYPD has released media depicting the suspect and is asking anyone with information about these incidents or the suspect’s identity to come forward. Your cooperation could be crucial in resolving these cases and preventing further incidents.

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