NYPD looking for moped thief who allegedly stole necklaces from women

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Police are searching for an individual they believe is connected to multiple thefts in Manhattan and the Bronx.

The suspect is accused of driving up to women on a moped and snatching their necklaces, according to the NYPD.

The following is a timeline of the thefts, according to the NYPD.

June 19 – A 17-year-old was robbed while walking in front of 353 West 125h Street at around 11:50 a.m.

June 24

• A 34-year-old woman was robbed in front of 1945 Amsterdam Avenue at around 4:25 p.m.
• Approximately 5 minutes later, a 22-year-old was robbed in front of 1 East 161st Street.
• At around 4:40 p.m., a 30-year-old was robbed in front of 113 Dyckman Street.

July 2 – A 14-year-old was robbed at the corner of Wythe Place and East 170th Street at around 2:40 p.m.

July 3 – A 38-year-old woman was robbed at the corner of Broadway and West 173rd Street at around 3:45 p.m.

Police say no injuries were reported. The NYPD released the following surveillance images of the suspect.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org , downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

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