Social Media Dating Scam in Bronx Hotel Leaves Man Without Car, Phone or $39,507
By Dan Gesslein
Bronx Voice
November 5, 2026
The NYPD has released surveillance images of a woman wanted in connection with an alleged Bronx social media dating scam that left a 31-year-old man without his belongings at an East Tremont hotel.
According to police, the incident happened around 10 p.m. on August 24, when the victim met up with a woman he had previously connected with through social media.
During the encounter, the man reportedly fell asleep. When he woke up, his cellphone and vehicle were missing. The victim also told police that the woman had allegedly taken $39,507 in cash he was carrying.
The victim was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
Police have not commented on whether the victim may have been drugged during the encounter.
Investigators said they recovered the stolen vehicle shortly after it was reported missing. Police believe the woman allegedly abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.
The NYPD has released surveillance video of a woman wanted in the Bronx and is asking the public to help identify the suspect.
She is described as a woman with a medium complexion and medium build, dark hair with blonde highlights, and multiple tattoos across her chest. One tattoo on the right side features a word beginning with the letter "A," while a larger tattoo on the left side extends toward her shoulder.
Anyone with information about the East Tremont hotel theft or the woman wanted in connection with the alleged social media dating scam in the Bronx is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish speakers can call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Tips can also be submitted online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or through X at @NYPDTips.
All calls are confidential.
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