NYPD Crime Stoppers on Thursday released a set of surveillance photos and asked for help tracking down two people wanted in a late-night Bronx robbery that left a man punched and suddenly without his wallet.
Investigators say the holdup unfolded around 11:20 p.m. on Jan. 30 inside a local business, where a 41-year-old man was attacked and robbed. Police are now turning to the public for leads.
What NYPD Says Happened
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the robbery took place at about 11:20 p.m. on Jan. 30 at 430 East 138 Street. Two unidentified suspects allegedly punched the victim in the head, took his wallet and then ran off on foot.
The post includes several surveillance stills that police say were captured at the scene and urges anyone who recognizes the pair to speak up.
The alert also points people toward the usual Crime Stoppers options for sharing tips. As listed by NYPD Crime Stoppers, callers can reach the tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS or, for Spanish speakers, 1-888-57-PISTA, and can also submit information online.
Where It Went Down
The address 430 East 138 Street is in the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx and includes a mix of storefronts and apartments, according to CityRealty. The block sits near the Brook Avenue stop on the 6 line and is part of a busy commercial stretch that typically sees steady foot traffic.
This bulletin is one of several Crime Stoppers appeals in the borough this month. A recent robbery on East 170th and other alerts highlight how police are leaning on social media to pull in video, photos and eyewitness accounts.
Legal Note
Under New York law, robbery is defined as a form of “forcible stealing” and can be charged in different degrees depending on factors such as the amount of force used, whether a weapon is involved, and whether anyone is seriously hurt. For a breakdown of the statutes and how they are applied, see New York Courts.
How To Help
Anyone with information, surveillance footage or dashcam video is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, use the Spanish line at 1-888-57-PISTA, send an anonymous tip online, or direct message @NYPDTips on X, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward if their information leads to an arrest and indictment.
The post does not indicate that any arrests have been made at this time. Investigators are asking anyone who recognizes the people in the surveillance images, or who was in the area of 430 East 138 Street around 11:20 p.m. on Jan. 30, to get in touch. The full alert and photos can be viewed on NYPD Crime Stoppers.
