Moped-riding thieves wanted for at least 8 robberies across NYC: police

The Brief

  • Police say two suspects are responsible for at least eight robberies across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
  • The suspects are taking jewelry before zooming off on mopeds.
  • The most recent robbery happened on Nov. 29 in Jackson Heights.

NEW YORK Police are searching for two moped-riding suspects they say are responsible for at least eight robberies across the city in recent weeks.

Thieves riding mopeds

What we know:

The NYPD says that the two suspects are responsible for crimes in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, and have been targeting people’s jewelry, specifically necklaces.

In some cases, it’s just one suspect, in other cases it’s two of them.

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