BRONX, N.Y. — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects linked to a series of violent daytime robberies in the Bronx, in which victims were attacked and robbed of high-value jewelry. The incidents, all involving two men on a motorcycle, occurred across several locations within the 41st, 44th, and 49th Precincts between October 8 and October 22, 2024.
The first reported robbery took place on October 8 around 2 p.m. in front of 1500 Grand Concourse. A 54-year-old man was approached by two individuals on a motorcycle, who repeatedly punched him in the head and face before stealing two necklaces and a bracelet valued at approximately $6,350. The suspects then fled on the motorcycle. The victim sustained minor injuries but declined medical treatment.
On October 18, three similar incidents were reported within a short time span. Around 11:17 a.m., a 38-year-old man in front of 1201 Randall Avenue was approached by two men on a motorcycle who brandished a firearm. One of the suspects struck the victim in the head with the gun before taking his necklace and rings, which had an estimated value of $6,600. The suspects again fled on the motorcycle, leaving the victim with minor injuries.
Shortly afterward, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a 31-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint in front of 1050 River Avenue. The suspects took his necklace, valued at about $3,300, before fleeing eastbound on East 165th Street. There were no injuries reported in this incident.
A third robbery on October 18 occurred around 11:45 a.m. in front of 2024 Williamsbridge Road. In this case, the suspects struck a 48-year-old man in the head with a firearm and took a necklace worth approximately $3,000. The victim refused medical attention after sustaining minor injuries.
On October 22, two more robberies took place. Around 11 a.m., a 17-year-old boy was confronted by the suspects in front of 76 East 167th Street. The attackers forcibly removed two necklaces valued at about $2,500 and discharged a firearm during the ensuing scuffle, though no one was injured. The suspects then escaped eastbound on 167th Street.
The final incident was reported around 12:20 p.m. that day in the vicinity of 1055 Summit Avenue. A 36-year-old man was robbed of a necklace and bracelet valued at roughly $4,000. The suspects, again using a firearm to threaten the victim, fled westbound on West 165th Street. No injuries were reported.
The two suspects are described as males with medium complexions, both last seen dressed entirely in black. The motorcycle driver was observed wearing white sneakers.
Anyone with information about these incidents or the suspects is urged to contact the NYPD as the investigation continues.
