NYPD Searching for Three Suspects in 52nd Precinct Commercial Robbery on West Fordham Road in the Bronx

Cat Walk Strutting, Hammer Wielding Crooks Rob Bronx Wig Store

By Staff Reporter 

Bronx Voice 

February 12, 2026

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BRONX, NY — A group of divas robbed  a Bronx wig store with a hammer, cops said. After trying on wigs and posing in front of mirrors, the crooks tried to run out with the merch and that’s when things got dicey.

According to police, the incident happened on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at approximately 9:45 a.m., inside a commercial establishment located at 53 West Fordham Road.

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Investigators report that three unidentified individuals entered the store and removed merchandise from the shelves. Store surveillance video shows the group trying on the merch and strutting like they were runway models. 

When the individuals allegedly attempted to leave without paying, a 25-year-old female store employee approached them.

At that point, police say, two of the suspects displayed a hammer and threatened the employee before fleeing the location.

All three individuals ran westbound on West Fordham Road. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with the incident.

Investigators released the surveillance video from the robbery. The authorities released clothing descriptions to assist the public in identifying the individuals. The first suspect was last seen wearing a yellow and black jacket, black sweatpants and black shoes. 

The second suspect was last seen wearing a black jacket, black shirt, gray jean and white and black sneakers.

The third suspect was last seen wearing a black jacket, black sweatshirt, black sweatpants and black sneakers.

Police have not yet released names, and the individuals remain unidentified at this time.

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.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips. 

All calls are confidential.