Fordham Heights: Search for Suspect following Assault & Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking help from the public locating the whereabouts of the unidentified man seen in the attached photo who is sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in Fordham Heights. It was reported to police that on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 2.40 a.m., in front of 109 East 184th Street, the victim, a 43-year-old man, was approached by the unidentified assailant who demanded his cash. When the victim refused, the assailant punched him and knocked him to the ground, and stole the victim’s wallet which contained $2,500, as well as bank cards and his ID. The

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the individual seen in the attached video who is sought for questioning in connection with a forcible touching incident that occurred in Williamsbridge, located in the 47th precinct. On Friday, Oct. 22, at approximately 11.22 p.m., the individual approached a 22-year-old female victim in front of 3353 Boston Road and grabbed her buttocks. According to New York Penal Code §130.52, the legal definition of forcible touching is touching the intimate or sexual parts of another person to receive sexual satisfaction or for no legitimate reason at all. Forcible touching is a

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police have confirmed that two people have been arrested and charged with attempted murder regarding a non-fatal shooting that occurred inside a barber shop in Norwood in October. As reported, the NYPD had been seeking the public’s assistance identifying two individuals seen in the attached surveillance video who were sought for questioning regarding the non-fatal shooting in Norwood, located in the 52nd precinct. On Friday, Oct. 22, at approximately 6.45 p.m. inside a barber shop located at 250 East Gun Hill Road, a 22-year-old male victim was sitting in a barber chair when the two unidentified individuals entered

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached photo who is sought for questioning in connection with a forcible touching incident that occurred in Kingsbridge Heights, located in the 52nd precinct (Transit#11). It was reported to police that on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at approximately 7.20 p.m., the individual approached a 16-year-old teenager from behind as she was exiting the Kingsbridge Road B & D subway station and grabbed her buttocks. The man then fled the location, on foot, in an unknown direction. The victim was not physically injured as a result of

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

Police are searching for at least one “male, wearing a ski mask” who attempted to ambush an armored vehicle in Norwood in broad daylight. According to one resident, an unidentified armed guard was picking up a bag of cash containing $6,000 at a McDonald’s restaurant when he was accosted by a stranger but refused to give up the cash. NYPD spokeswoman, Detective Annette Shelton, later told Norwood News the attempted robbery took place at 2.10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, at Perry Avenue and East 204th Street. “It was reported to police that a 53-year-old male victim (employee) for

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the individuals seen in the attached video who are sought for questioning in connection with an assault that occurred in Williamsbridge, located in the 47th precinct. It was reported to police that on Sunday, Oct. 17, at approximately 00.57 a.m., during a party held at 1418 Oakley Street, an unidentified man got into a verbal dispute with another 58-year-old male victim. The assailant followed the victim to the rear of the location, where he displayed a handgun and fired multiple shots at him. The

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in ascertaining the whereabouts of the unidentified individuals seen in the attached video who are sought for questioning in connection with a reckless endangerment incident that occurred in Edenwald, located in the 47th precinct. It was reported to police that on Monday, Oct. 11, at approximately 4.25 p.m. in front of 1155 East 229th Street, the individuals in question exchanged gunfire at each other. There were no injuries reported. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating the man seen in the attached photo who is sought for questioning in connection to a murder that occurred in August 2021 in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx. On August 13, at approximately 4.09 p.m. police responded to a call regarding an assault that occurred inside 2550 Bainbridge Avenue, as reported. Upon arrival, officers observed a 21-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to his body, lying unconscious and unresponsive inside the location. EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. There were

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached video who is sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in the 50th precinct. It was reported to police that on Tuesday Oct. 19, at approximately 11.25 p.m., at a residence in the vicinity of Cannon Place in Van Cortlandt Village, an 85-year-old man was attempting to enter his home when he was approached by an unknown individual who displayed a firearm and demanded money. When the victim refused the demand, the assailant kicked the victim,