Fordham Manor: Gang of Seven Wanted for Robbery and Assault of Older Adult

By DAVID GREENE

THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached video who they say are wanted in connection to a robbery and assault that occurred near the intersection of Davidson Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road in Fordham Manor on Friday, July 26, 2024. Video courtesy of the NYPD

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are wanted in connection to a robbery and assault that occurred in Fordham Manor.

THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in this photo who they say is wanted in connection to a robbery and assault that occurred near the intersection of Davidson Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road in Fordham Manor on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Photo courtesy of the NYPD

Police said that the incident unfolded on Friday, July 26, at around 3.20 a.m.

They said a 69-year-old male victim was walking near the intersection of Davidson Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road when an unidentified male individual placed him in a chokehold, while six other unidentified males began going through his pockets, stealing $200 and a cell phone.

They said the group fled to parts unknown.

Police added that the victim was treated for minor injuries at St. Barnabas Hospital.

Anyone with information in 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 https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips.

All calls are strictly confidential.

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