Surveillance image of a suspect wanted in connection with the robbery of a woman’s chains at the M station at Myrtle Avenue and Central Avenue on July 26.
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Police are currently trying to identify the man who allegedly ripped a pair of chains from a woman’s neck at the Myrtle Avenue and Central Avenue M station late last month.
According to authorities, a 27-year-old woman was waiting at the train station around 12:40 a.m. on Friday, July 26, when she was approached from behind by an unknown assailant. The suspect allegedly ripped two chains from the woman’s neck before the train doors closed. He then fled on foot in an unknown direction.
The woman was not injured.
On Monday morning, police released a surveillance photo of the suspect, who is described only as a dark-skinned man. He was last seen wearing a dark gray hoodie, dark pants, and white sneakers, and was also carrying a book bag.
According to police, robberies in Bushwick’s 83rd Precinct, where the July 26 incident occurred, are up a whopping 250% from last year. As of August 4, when the most recent data is available, seven robberies have been reported so far this year – compared to just two during the same period in 2023.
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted online to Crime Stoppers or to X. @NYPDTipsAll information will be treated confidentially.
