Thousands of Dollars of Jewelry Stolen in Lower Manhattan Armed Robbery and Assault

November 16, 2023
Thousands of Dollars of Jewelry Stolen in Lower Manhattan Armed Robbery and Assault

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department seeks public assistance in identifying two males connected to a robbery at 57 Stanton Street in Lower Manhattan. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 15, at around 17:20.

According to police reports, two unidentified males entered the premises and brandished a firearm. One assailant demanded property from a 26-year-old male victim and struck him in the head with the weapon. The perpetrators stole three necklaces and a Rolex watch, valued at approximately $19,000, before fleeing eastbound on Stanton Street on a dark-colored scooter.

The victim, who sustained minor injuries, received on-scene treatment from EMS. The suspects, described as light-complexioned males, remain at large.