Bronx detectives are hunting for a woman they say carried out a brazen daytime robbery near Randall Avenue and the Throgs Neck Expressway around 1 p.m. Friday, leaving two women hurt. According to police, the attacker punched a 56-year-old woman and ripped a chain from her neck, while a 37-year-old who tried to intervene was shoved to the ground. Both victims were taken to a local hospital, where they were reported in stable condition.
According to News12, police say the suspect fled southbound on the Throgs Neck Expressway in a gray Nissan sedan. Investigators describe her as a light-complexioned woman, about 5-foot-5 and 170 pounds, last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, per NYPD Crime Stoppers.
Police account of the robbery
Detectives say an unidentified woman approached the 56-year-old victim around 1 p.m., struck her and yanked the chain from her neck, causing injuries to the woman’s face, chest, and hip. A 37-year-old bystander who stepped in to help was shoved to the ground and later reported pain in her legs. Officers transported both women to a local hospital, where they were listed in stable condition.
Suspect description and escape route
Investigators have released a physical description of the suspect and say witnesses reported seeing a gray Nissan heading southbound on the Throgs Neck Expressway shortly after the attack. Authorities are asking motorists and nearby residents with dash-cam or doorbell footage from the area to check recordings from around the time of the robbery. Police say even a small detail could help them identify the car or track the woman’s movements.
How to help
If you recognize the woman in the description or have relevant video, contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s channels. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been announced, and anyone with immediate information is urged to call 911.
