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Police say this duo of motorcycle bandits are wanted in connection with six robberies across the Bronx in October. -Photo courtesy of the NYPD
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By David Greene
Bronx Voice
November 4, 2024
BRONX - Police are looking for several suspects wanted in connection with a string of robberies across the Bronx where scooters or a motorcycle was the getaway vehicle. The suspects have been robbing people on the street of jewelry and cell phones, cops said.
In the most recent incident that occurred at 4 p.m. on October 30 in the confines of the 49th Precinct, police officials say a 31-year-old female was at Hunt Avenue and Van Nest Avenue when she was approached by a male on a scooter.
A police source told the Bronx Voice that the individual “approached the victim and attempted to forcibly remove her chain from her neck.” The victim was thrown to the ground and dragged by the chain on her neck by the unidentified male on the scooter.
The victim suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics.
Police describe the suspect as a male between the ages of 16 - 20, with a light complexion, slim build and black hair. He fled on a black moped, wearing a black facemask.
A similar chain snatching was reported to police in the 40 th Precinct. Officials say at just after 9 p.m. on October 18, a 70-year-old female was in front of 345 Saint Ann’s Avenue when an individual snatched a chain from the victim before jumping on the back of a moped, driven by a second individual. The duo fled westbound on East 142 Street.
The victim was not injured during the incident.
Police are also looking for a pair of assailants who use a motorcycle as their getaway, wanted for a string of six robberies in the confines of the 41st, 44th and 49th Precincts.
The first incident was reported on October 8, when a 54-year-old woman was beaten in front of 1500 Grand Concourse. The two suspects removed two necklaces and a bracelet from the victim valued at $6,350. The victim sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment.
The pair struck again on October 18, when a 38-year-old male victim was in front of 1201 Randall Avenue, when he was approached by two individuals on a motorcycle, who displayed a firearm. The victim was struck in the head with the firearm when the duo removed the victim’s necklace and rings valued at $6,600. The victim sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment.
Also on October 18, the pair approached a 31-year-old male victim at 1050 River Avenue and displayed a firearm. The pair removed the victim’s chain valued at $3,300. The pair fled on the motorcycle eastbound on East 165 Street. The victim was not injured in the incident.
The pair struck again on October 18, this time approaching a 48-year-old man in front of 2024 Williamsbridge Road in the confines of the 49th Precinct. The pair once again produced a handgun and struck the victim in the head with the gun.
The suspects removed a necklace from the victim valued at $3,000 before fleeing in an unknown direction. The victim suffered minor injuries and refused medical treatment.
The pair is also suspected in the robbery of a 17-year-old male on October 22, outside of 76 East 167 Street. The pair once again pulled up on the motorcycle, pulled out the firearm and removed two chains from the victim valued at $2,500. During a scuffle with the victim, one round was discharged from the firearm. The victim was not injured during the incident.
An hour later the pair robbed their last known victim near 1055 Summit Avenue in the confines of the 44th Precinct. Officials say the suspects removed a necklace and bracelet from the victim valued at $4,000. The victim was not injured.
Police described the duo as two males with medium complexions and were last seen wearing black clothing. The motorcycle is described as black with green colored rims.
Anyone with any information on any of these incidents is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS, all calls remain confidential.
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