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Bronx Local News: Deli Worker Pistol Whipped for Cigarettes by ‘Chucky’ Fan

‘Chucky’ Hoodie Wearing Robber Attacks Clerk, Steals Smokes By Dan Gesslein  Bronx Voice  December 4, 2025  BRONX LOCAL NEWS - A would-be stickup man dressed in a “Chucky” hoodie, pistol whipped a deli clerk and only managed to run off with a couple packs of cigarettes, cops say. Now the NYPD released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s help in trying to capture the robber.  At around noon on December 2, a man wearing a blue shirt or other kind of cloth draped over his head, walked into a bodega at 1711 Boone Avenue in Charlotte Gardens. According to investigators, the unidentified man walked into the store around 12:25 p.m. and immediately displayed a firearm. He demanded items from two employees—a 22-year-old and a 24-year-old—who were working behind the counter at the time.  Cops said the robber became agitated and struck the younger worker on the right side of the head with the gun. The robber then grabbed several p...

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Scooter Riding Attacker Tried to Rape Woman - Cops Say

Struck Up Conversation, Then Attacked Her 

Police are searching for this man in connection with a sexual assault in the Bronx. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice

June 7, 2023


BRONX - Police are searching for a scooter riding suspect in connection with an attempted rape in the Bronx.



Police released surveillance video from inside the lobby of a building. The suspect was seen walking with a scooter.





Cops say this man is wanted in connection with a sexual assault in Mott Haven.




At around 8 am on May 30, a 20-year-old woman was engaged in a conversation with a man in the vicinity of Cypress Avenue and East 136 Street. Cops say the man without warning and without permission pulled the woman’s pants down.



Investigators say as the woman tried to stop him, the attacker told her he had a gun. He then proceeded to digitally penetrate her.


The victim was able to break free and fled her attacker. Cops said the attacker then fled the location in an unknown direction.


Police and EMS responded after the victim called 911. EMS medically evaluated the woman at the scene.




Cops said the suspect is a male with a light complexion, heavy build and a beard. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans. He was seen with a scooter and a green tote bag.


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 CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 


All calls are strictly confidential.



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