The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance locating the two unidentified male assailants seen in the attached photo and video who are sought in connection with a police impersonation robbery which occurred in Fordham Manor in February.
It was reported to police that on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 3.20 a.m., in front of 80 West Kingsbridge Road, the two assailants approached the victim, a 41-year-old man, pushed him against a vehicle and identified themselves as police officers.
They then went through the victim’s pockets and removed his wallet, ID, keys and cell phone. The two then fled the location in a black Honda CRV with Florida plates. Police said the victim was not injured as a result of the incident.
Photos and video are attached.
Last year, Norwood News reported on three separate police impersonation incidents in the borough, one in Morris Heights, another which occurred southwest of Claremont Park and a third which occurred in the Country Club section of The Bronx. We asked the NYPD if there was any indication that this latest incident was related to any of the prior incidents and were informed that the case was still under investigation.
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.
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