On Monday, the NYPD released images of two people it says are wanted in a robbery pattern tied to several pockets of Manhattan. The still frames were posted by NYPD Crime Stoppers and, according to the bulletin, link the pair to incidents inside the city’s 7th and 13th precincts. Detectives are asking anyone with information or video to contact Crime Stoppers to help put names to the faces.
Police Release Stills and a Short Case Rundown
According to Facebook, the posted surveillance images show two individuals wanted in a pattern of robberies that took place within the confines of the 7th and 13th precincts. The bulletin includes several stills and urges anyone who recognizes the pair to share information with investigators. It lists the Crime Stoppers tip line and encourages direct messages to the @NYPDTips account.
Where the Pattern Hit and How to Help
The 7th and 13th precincts cover the Lower East Side and the Gramercy and Union Square area of Manhattan, busy neighborhoods packed with foot traffic and storefronts where door-cam video is now routine. The precinct boundaries are listed in the department directory on NYPD.
The NYPD’s Crime Stoppers program asks residents to preserve original footage and send in anonymous tips by calling 800-577-TIPS, using the online portal, or through the mobile app. Rewards of up to $3,500 may be available when tips lead to an arrest and indictment, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers, which outlines how to submit information and how the reward program works.
Why Detectives Want Door-cam Video
Detectives often rely on doorbell and cellphone clips to match faces and timelines in cases like this, which is why they routinely push out stills to the public. A recent Queens cops hunt duo report showed investigators asking neighbors to comb through saved footage after images were released. Local reporting and police statements note that even a short clip can provide the timeline and context investigators need…