NYPD Crime Stoppers is asking Queens residents to hit pause on their feeds and take a close look at a new wanted video posted on Facebook on Friday, April 17, 2026. The clip features a person investigators believe is behind a March robbery pattern that hit pedestrians and storefronts across western Queens in the 115th and 108th precincts.
Police say the robber pulled a knife in several of the incidents, ripped bags and jewelry from victims, then sped off on a small two-wheeled vehicle.
Video Ties Together Late-March Robberies
In the Facebook reel from NYPD Crime Stoppers, detectives say they have linked at least five robberies between March 22 and March 30 to the same suspect.
The post highlights a March 22 robbery in the 115th Precinct where a victim reported losing jewelry and about $800, as well as multiple robberies on March 28 in which victims said the assailant flashed a knife. A March 30 incident in the 108th Precinct is also being treated as part of the same pattern, according to the reel.
Scooter Getaway Mirrors Citywide Robbery Tactics
The surveillance footage appears to show the suspect arriving on and fleeing with the help of a compact two-wheeled vehicle, a tactic police say has become a go-to move for fast street robberies.
Reports of moped and scooter crews pulling off quick heists in other parts of the city have highlighted how easy it is for suspects to dart away from crime scenes and complicate a swift police response, as covered by WCBS 880. That same kind of agility is one reason investigators say they are confident these Queens incidents are connected.
Robbery Pattern Spans Two Queens Precincts
The cases fall within the 115th Precinct and the 108th Precinct, which cover sections of western Queens.
Detectives say the reel includes timestamps and location-specific stills that they hope will jog the memory of people who live or work nearby. They are asking anyone who has their own camera footage from those dates to keep the original files intact so investigators can review them. The precinct websites list phone numbers and community affairs contacts for residents who prefer to reach out directly.
How Neighbors Can Help NYPD Track The Suspect
Police are urging anyone with information, video, or a possible identification to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or to submit an anonymous tip through the department’s online Crime Stoppers portal. The program notes that rewards may be available when tips lead to an arrest.
Officers say that if you have video, it is crucial to preserve the timestamp and jot down the exact time and location where it was recorded, since that detail can make or break a case. If you see a robbery or similar crime unfolding, they stress that you should call 911 instead of trying to intervene.
Residents in the affected areas are being asked to scroll back through their doorbell cameras and phone clips from the listed March dates and to reach out if anyone in the footage looks familiar. Police emphasize that tips can remain anonymous and say that shared video often provides the missing piece that turns a lingering investigation into an arrest.
