By Staff Reporter
Bronx Voice
February 6, 2026
BRONX, NY - The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a robbery suspect connected to an incident that occurred earlier this year in the Bronx’s 40th Precinct.
According to NYPD officials, the robbery took place on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., in front of 415 East 139 Street in the Bronx. A 45-year-old woman was walking along the street when she was suddenly approached by an unidentified individual.
Police say the suspect forcibly removed a chain from the victim’s neck before fleeing the scene. The individual ran eastbound on East 139 Street on foot, disappearing into the surrounding area. Fortunately, no injuries were reportedas a result of the incident.
The NYPD has released media images of the suspect and is urging anyone who recognizes the individual to come forward.
The suspect is described as a male with a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.
The incident occurred in broad daylight, underscoring ongoing concerns about street robberies in the Bronx and the importance of community awareness and cooperation.
Detectives assigned to the 40th Precinct robbery investigation continue to follow leads, but police stress that public tips are often critical in identifying suspects in cases like this.
Anyone with information regarding this January 2026 Bronx robbery, or who can identify the individual shown in the released images, is encouraged to contact law enforcement. Tips can be provided anonymously.
Daytime robberies involving force, such as chain snatchings, can happen quickly and leave victims shaken even when no physical injuries occur. The NYPD relies on residents, local businesses, and passersby to help piece together movements, sightings, and identities that may not be immediately apparent on surveillance footage.
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.
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