The NYPD Crimestoppers are on the lookout for a suspect involved in a grand larceny incident in Brooklyn. On Saturday evening, a man reportedly snatched a chain from the neck of an 85-year-old individual. The theft occurred on Third Avenue and 60th Street, within the domain of the 72nd Precinct.
The perpetrator is said to have emerged from a dark-colored SUV before committing the brazen theft and promptly fleeing the scene in the same vehicle. The suspect's vehicle was last seen heading east on 60th Street. The NYPD has taken to social media in an effort to quickly gather any leads. They are urging the public to come forward with any information that might help to swiftly apprehend the culprit.
In their social media outreach, NYPD Crimestoppers described the situation: "an 85-year-old male victim was standing in the vicinity of Third Avenue and 60th Street, confines of the 72 Precinct, when an unidentified individual exited an unidentified dark-colored SUV and approached him." The post further recounted how the individual "then removed the victim’s chain from his neck" and "then fled in the unidentified dark-colored SUV, traveling eastbound on 60th Street to parts unknown." This narrative portrays a cold and calculated theft, targeting a senior member of the community.
Authorities are leveraging the public's assistance to help cast a wider net in their search for the suspect. They've provided a direct message option on their social media page and a dedicated hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) for anyone who might hold information pertinent to the case.
