A 57-year-old man was punched in the head and robbed in broad daylight outside 22 East 170 Street in the Bronx, with the attacker making off with two jackets and a cellphone before bolting west along East 170th Street, according to a wanted bulletin posted March 7.
The robbery happened around 1:25 p.m. on January 24 in the 44th Precinct, and police say they are still looking for the suspect. According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, investigators have released images in hopes someone will recognize the person involved. Tipsters are urged to DM @NYPDtips or call the Crime Stoppers hotline.
Investigators Want Video And Witnesses
Detectives say that even a few seconds of door-cam or store security footage can make or break a case like this, and tips may be eligible for cash rewards, according to the New York City Police Foundation. The City of New York also details how to submit anonymous tips by phone, through a mobile app, or via an online portal that connects directly with investigators.
Street Robberies Put Precincts On Edge
The wanted flyer arrives amid a run of precinct advisories about street robberies targeting jackets, bags and phones, a pattern local outlets have been spotlighting in recent weeks. A recent recap of designer “drip” thefts highlighted NYPD alerts that urge residents to lock down valuables and review building surveillance after incidents…