Late on March 20, a 36-year-old woman was attacked inside a building at 1329 Webster Avenue in the Bronx, where an unknown assailant punched her about the head and body, robbed her and then took off on foot, police said.
The attacker grabbed her cellphone, damaged it and fled. Despite the violence of the encounter, the woman suffered only minor injuries and did not require hospitalization, according to officials.
NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a "Wanted for a robbery" alert that lays out the timeline and shows an image of the suspect. The notice states the incident happened at about 10:55 p.m. and that the stolen phone is worth an estimated $1,100, and it urges anyone with information, video or tips to step forward.
What detectives are asking
Investigators are asking neighbors and local businesses to check any surveillance, lobby cams or door-cam footage from around 1329 Webster Avenue shortly before and after 10:55 p.m. on March 20. Tips can be sent by direct message to @NYPDTips or by calling the tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers.
The city notes that callers may remain anonymous, that tips can also be submitted online and that rewards of up to $3,500 may be offered for information that leads to an arrest.
How this fits on Webster Avenue
The robbery notice lands amid a run of holdups along Webster Avenue in recent weeks, including a daylight 7-Eleven hit and an afternoon stickup at a Fordham tax-preparation office. Local reporting on daylight Fordham 7-Eleven heist and a Fordham tax-office holdup shows officers canvassing the corridor and reviewing surveillance video.
Legal note
Robbery is a felony under New York law, with penalties that vary by degree and circumstance. Prosecutors will determine the specific charges if a suspect is arrested. For the statutory definition, see the text of Article 160 in the Penal Law via the New York State Senate.
How to pass along tips
Anyone with information about the March 20 incident, especially video from near 1329 Webster Avenue around 10:55 p.m., is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS. Tips and photos may also be submitted anonymously through NYPD Crime Stoppers.
