Woman's $800 necklace snatched in bronx robbery, nypd seeks suspect

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a woman of her necklace outside a Bronx residence.

BRONX, N.Y. – The New York City Police Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed a woman of an $800 necklace in the Bronx last month, leaving the victim with minor injuries.

According to the NYPD, the robbery occurred at approximately 11:18 a.m. on Monday, June 22, outside 1257 Elder Avenue within the confines of the 43rd Precinct.

Necklace grabbed in daylight robbery

Investigators said a 36-year-old woman was standing in front of the Elder Avenue address when an unidentified individual approached and forcibly snatched her necklace.

Police said the necklace was valued at approximately $800. The victim suffered minor injuries during the incident but was not hospitalized.

NYPD asks for public’s help

The suspect fled following the robbery, and no arrests have been announced.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, in Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips may also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or through @NYPDTips on X.

Why it matters

Necklace-snatching robberies often occur quickly in public places, giving victims little time to react. The NYPD is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or recognizes the suspect to come forward.

About this investigation

The investigation remains ongoing. The suspect has not been identified, and any person accused of a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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