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NYPD Seeks Public's Help to Identify Suspects in Daylight Armed Robbery in the Bronx

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Published on August 15, 2025
NYPD Seeks Public's Help to Identify Suspects in Daylight Armed Robbery in the BronxSource: Facebook/NYPD Crimestoppers

Authorities are on the lookout for two individuals connected to an armed robbery that occurred in the Bronx last month. The NYPD Crimestoppers shared details of the crime on social media, urging the public to come forward with any information.

The incident took place on July 14 at around 12:40 p.m. near Bronx Park East and Lydig Avenue, within the 49th Precinct's jurisdiction. A 41-year-old woman was reportedly waiting for a taxi when she was approached aggressively by the duo. According to a social media post, one of the suspects brandished a firearm and threatened the woman, while the other forcibly relieved her of two chains from around her neck.

Details about the suspects remain limited, but the NYPD is asking the public for assistance with information that could help identify or locate them. The department shared a request for tips and provided contact information for NYPD Crime Stoppers.