Robberies

Police Search For Suspects Who Robbed Radio Shacks In Brooklyn, Queens

Police have asked for the public’s help in a search for three suspects wanted in connection with the robberies of Radio Shack stores in Brooklyn and Queens – all in broad daylight.

2012/11/20

Police Seek 4 Suspects Who Set Up Sales On Facebook, Robbed Would-Be Sellers

Police have launched a search for four teenage boys and/or young men who set up meetings on Facebook with younger boys, only to rob them when the meetings took place.

CBS New York–2012/10/24

Police Hunt Suspect In String Of Bronx Robberies

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect who is wanted in connection with a number of robberies in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx.

2012/09/15

Police Looking For Group Of Subway Train Robbers

All three incidents happened on July 15 between 2 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., police said. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).

2012/08/17

Police say these two are wanted for two robberies in the Bronx. (credit: NYPD)

Police Seek Duo Wanted For Two Robberies In The Bronx

Police say the duo is suspected of snatching a purse and a necklace in separate incidents.

2012/06/20

NYPD: Teen Suspects Wanted For String Of Manhattan Robberies

The suspects walk up to victims on the street, grab them, say they have a gun or knife and demand money, police said. One of the victims was 12-years-old.

2012/04/27

New Rochelle, NY (file / credit: Wikipedia)

New Rochelle Offers Explanation For City’s Spiking Crime Stats

The crime numbers coming out of New Rochelle are a bit eye popping. There has been a 279 percent increase for aggravated assault, but officials say the new statistics need some context.

2012/03/13

NYPD: Suspect Wanted For 4 Robberies In Queens

Officials say the suspect always wears a hooded sweatshirt and a multi-colored bandana over the lower half of his face.

2012/02/17

The neighborhood in Brooklyn where police say a pair of con artists has targeted the elderly. (Credit:Google)

Police: Con Artists Robbed Elderly Women In Brooklyn

Police say that criminals targeting the elderly have struck twice over the last week.

2012/01/11

Police say this duo is behind a series of robberies targeting women in the NYC subway system. (credit: NYPD)

NYPD Stepping Up Effort Against Subway Bandits Stealing Electronic Devices

There will be a new set of eyes and ears on the subway. Dozens of undercovers will be disguising themselves as normal subway riders in order to catch the thieves who’ve been snatching people’s electronics, including iPods and iPads.

2011/11/14

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Police Arrest 2 In LI Purse Snatching Cases

Police arrested two people in connection with the latest string of purse snatchings in Nassau County.

2011/01/23

Cops Searching For Suspects In 3 NYC Robberies

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying three men suspected of committing three late night robberies.

2011/01/20

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Nassau County Sees Drop In Crime In ’10

Police Commissioner Lawrence Mulvey credits better police intelligence for some of the success.

2011/01/19

Police believe this woman, caught on surveillance camera, is part of a gang of thugs targeting and robbing older women in Jamaica, Queens. (Credit: CBS 2)

Cops: Gang Of Thugs Targeting, Robbing Older Women In Queens

Police are warning women in Jamaica, Queens to be on high alert for a group of robbers they say are targeting older women getting in and out of their cars.

2011/01/17