Overview
- Investigators have linked at least 17 largely daytime robberies since mid-September to two men operating in Manhattan and the Bronx.
- Police say the suspects ride up on scooters or mopeds, display a gun, and demand jewelry, cash, or bikes, frequently targeting men ages roughly 19 to 60.
- The most recent case was Nov. 10 in SoHo, where a shot was fired during a handbag robbery of a 59-year-old man, who was not injured.
- Detectives report repeated getaways on a gray or green scooter; new video shows a suspect on a black e-bike wearing a black hood with white triangle trim and a black backpack.
- Authorities note robberies are down citywide year-to-date, and they urge tips to Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (Spanish: 888-57-PISTA) or online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.