A 33-year-old man was injured Sunday after a gunpoint robbery at the intersection of East 180th Street and Webster Avenue in Fordham, according to police. Investigators say three men approached the victim, one pulled a firearm and took the man's jewelry, and the group then ran east along East 180th Street. No arrests were immediately reported, and detectives are still working the case.
According to News 12 New York, investigators identified the victim as 33 years old and said the trio of suspects fled eastbound on East 180th Street. The outlet also noted there were no arrests in the immediate aftermath of the robbery.
Webster Avenue's Crime Pattern
The robbery adds to a string of armed thefts on the Webster Avenue corridor this year. A reported Fordham tax office pistol‑whipping and a daylight hold‑up at a 7‑Eleven were logged earlier in the year, underscoring recurring daytime violence on the busy commercial strip.
Police Data And Patrols
Citywide, the NYPD reported an overall decline in major crime during the first three months of 2026, including a drop in robberies, according to NY1. Local CompStat figures for the 52nd Precinct, which covers Fordham, show mixed swings and persistent hot spots, Norwood News reported, a reminder that the citywide trend does not always match what plays out on a single corner.
How To Report Tips
Anyone with information or video related to the incident is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit a tip online, per NYPD Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously by phone, through the mobile app, or by texting CRIMES (274637) and entering TIP577.
