In a jarring midday holdup on a busy Bronx corner, an 84-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint around 3 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Theriot Avenue and Lafayette Avenue, according to police. Investigators say two unidentified people pulled a firearm on the senior, snatched roughly $15 and a tablet, then took off from the scene.
Detectives have released still images of the suspects and are asking anyone who may have seen what happened to come forward.
NYPD Crime Stoppers Shares Wanted Images And Cash Reward
Photos and a short alert were posted on X by NYPD Crime Stoppers, which outlines the March 31 robbery and asks for tips. The post urges anyone with information to DM @NYPDTips or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) and notes that callers can remain anonymous.
The reward is up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment. The stills in the post show two people of interest, along with a brief rundown of what was taken from the victim.
Busy Bronx Corner With Prior Safety Focus
The robbery took place in the Soundview / Clason Point section of the Bronx, at a corner that sees plenty of foot and vehicle traffic, especially during school dismissal and rush hour. The Lafayette and Theriot avenue corridor has previously been singled out by the city for school-safety and pedestrian improvements as part of Vision Zero work.
Those streets appear in New York City Department of Transportation project materials on neighborhood safety, highlighting how active these blocks can be during the afternoon. For background on earlier improvements in the area, see the NYC DOT project pages.
How To Share Tips And How The Reward Process Works
The Crime Stoppers program, supported by the New York City Police Foundation, takes anonymous tips by phone, online, and through social media, with calls screened around the clock. Program materials and a city press release explain that tips are reviewed by a committee and that callers who never give their names can still be considered for reward payments through the NYPD program.
Anyone who was near Theriot Avenue and Lafayette Avenue around 3 p.m. Tuesday and saw something is urged to call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or message @NYPDTips on X with information.
Detectives say doorbell-camera clips and storefront security footage from the surrounding blocks could be especially valuable. Residents and business owners who have video from that time frame are asked to preserve it and contact Crime Stoppers. Tips that directly help identify the suspects could qualify for the posted reward.
