UPDATE 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 NYPD has shared additional photos and video of a group of people who are sought for questioning in relation to a robbery and assault on an older person that occurred in Fordham Manor last month.

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

As reported, police had been asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are wanted in connection to the incident.

Police said it 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.

Meanwhile, six other unidentified males began going through his pockets.

They said they stole $200 and a cell phone, before fleeing to parts unknown.

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

Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, on Aug. 4, police shared additional photos and a video in relation to the robbery. These are attached.

THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in this additional video they shared on Aug. 4, 2024, 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

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in this additional photo they shared on Aug. 4, 2024, 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.
Flier courtesy of the NYPD

Residents can also call in Spanish on 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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