NEW YORK, NY – A 33-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint on Sunday at 167 Sands Street, prompting an NYPD investigation.
The incident occurred at around 1:20 p.m. in the rear of the specified address. An unknown male approached the victim, displayed a firearm, and demanded her property. The woman complied, handing over her Prada purse. The suspect then fled the scene, moving westbound on Sands Street. The stolen purse was valued at $1,300 and contained credit cards and bank cards. No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as a male with a dark complexion and a thin build. He was last seen wearing a blue facemask, red hooded sweatshirt, red sweatpants, and black sneakers. Media depicting the individual has been obtained from 167 Sands Street.
The NYPD urges anyone with information related to this robbery to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). For Spanish speakers, the number is 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.