Police search for suspected cell phone snatcher on moped: NYPD

THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police are looking for a man they say may be connected to a string of cell phone robberies in the Bronx.

A 35-year-old woman almost had her phone snatched from her hand on Soundview Avenue, according to authorities. A person on a moped allegedly tried to grab the phone around 4:20 p.m. on Sept. 3, police say.

In a second incident, a 21-year-old woman was robbed when a person on a moped grabbed her phone, officials report. Authorities say the robbery happened on Gleason Ave at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 6.

Sources tell PIX11 News the suspect took off on a moped in both incidents. No injuries have been reported.

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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