The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating the unidentified man seen in the attached video, who is sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in the 52nd precinct.
On Wednesday, May 19, at 2.25 p.m., inside Bronx Pawn Brokers, located at 301 Kingsbridge Road, in Fordham Manor, the suspect entered the store, approached the victim, a 71-year-old woman, grabbed her by the neck and snatched her necklace. He fled, with the necklace, which was valued at $400, to a black SUV. The victim suffered lacerations to her neck. However, she refused medical attention.
The video is attached. The black SUV seen in the exterior of the footage is not the vehicle the man fled in. The getaway vehicle was parked beyond camera range.
Anyone with information with regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.
All calls are strictly confidential.
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