The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the unidentified man seen in the attached video and photos who is sought for questioning in connection with a burglary pattern identified in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx.
Regarding the first incident, it was reported to police that on Monday, Jan. 10, at approximately 8.40 a.m., the man entered a residential apartment located at Ryer Avenue and East 181st Street through the front door by breaking the lock.
Once inside, he removed an electronic bike and construction tools valued at approximately $7,605. He then fled on foot to parts unknown. There were no injuries reported as a result of the incident.
Regarding the second incident, on Friday, Jan. 28, at approximately 11 p.m., the man entered a residential apartment, located at Ryer Avenue and East 184th Street, through a rear window. Once inside, the man removed electronics valued at approximately $17,363. Once again, he fled on foot to parts unknown, and there were no injuries reported as a result of the incident.
The suspect is described as male, has a light complexion, is about 30 to 40 years of age, and was last seen wearing a red and black hoodie jacket, black pants, white and black sneakers, and a black winter hat. He was last seen holding a scooter bike.
Surveillance video and photos of the man are attached and were obtained from the scene of the second incident.
Anyone with information regarding 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 https://crimestoppers.
All calls are strictly confidential.