iPhone Thief on the Loose
NYPD needs the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of snatching an iPhone 6 Plus from a 51-year-old victim on Oct. 9 at 20 E. 190th St. at around 3 p.m.

The suspect (photo left) is described a dark-skinned Hispanic around 18 years old, standing at 5’ 8” and weighing 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Suspect in Shooting Death
Police are hunting for a man wanted in the shooting death of a 46-year-old victim killed in front of a deli at 2345 Jerome Ave. in the Fordham section of the 52nd Precinct on Oct. 25.

The victim was shot in the torso, and later rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police, obtaining video images (see above), are now looking for a Hispanic man, six feet tall in his 20s, last seen wearing a burgundy hoodie, blue jeans and black sneakers. 

Thieves Rob 13 Y.O.
Three teens are wanted for a daytime robbery that happened on Sept. 27 inside a residential apartment building at East 191st Street. Police say the thieves followed a 13-year-old victim inside the apartment building and took his wallet and cell phone. The trio of thieves quickly fled the building, running along East 191st Street.

The suspects are described as three male black teens, two wearing white hats, and another wearing a black hat and a black backpack. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers. 

Deliveryman Robbed in Norwood
A deliveryman was robbed in the Norwood section of the 52nd Precinct on Sept. 23 at around 4 p.m. The victim, 68, had parked his car in front of 3129 Perry Avenue to make a delivery when a thief brazenly climbed into the driver side window and snatched money from the victim. He quickly ran off.

The individual (picture left) is male Hispanic, said to be around 20 years old, standing at 5’8”, and weighing 170 lbs. He has a light complexion and was last seen wearing a white shirt, dark sweatpants, and black slippers.

Robbers Pummel Victim

The NYPD hopes surveillance images can help track two people wanted for a vicious attack and robbery on September 11. Police say the two suspects approached a 40-year-old man the morning of Sept. 11 at the corner of East 197th Street and Webster Avenue in Bedford Park where they attacked him, robbing him of cash and a Samsung smartphone and fleeing.

The victim was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital and treated for lacerations to his face and head trauma. The suspects fled on foot and are described as follows:

Suspect #1 is described as a male black, last wearing a red T-shirt, black and white jogging pants, red sneakers and has an afro.

Suspect #2 is described as a male black, last seen wearing a gray T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers and appears to be holding a black firearm on left hand.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers.

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