Police are asking for the public's help to identify a person who allegedly posed as a traveling nurse and burglarized multiple apartments at Clinton Gardens, a senior housing residence at 404 W. 54th Street in Midtown Manhattan, on May 5. The NYPD says the break-in happened at about 11:45 a.m., and newly released surveillance footage shows the suspect moving through the building before fleeing on foot. Detectives say property was taken from several units, and the investigation is ongoing.
Police: Suspect Used Nurse Ruse To Get Inside
As reported by W42ST, the NYPD said the individual got into the Clinton Gardens building while posing as a traveling nurse, then entered multiple apartments and stole property before leaving in an unknown direction. According to the outlet, the department circulated still images and video of the person caught on camera in hopes that someone will recognize them.
NYPD Shares Video, Asks Public To Step Up With Tips
The NYPD released surveillance images this week and asked New Yorkers to come forward with any information, 1010 WINS reported. Anyone with details can call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline or submit a tip through the Crime Stoppers website at 1-800-577-TIPS. Investigators are also urging neighbors and building managers to review security-camera footage for any sign of the suspect's movements and timing around the incident.
Why Impostor Scams Hit Seniors Especially Hard
Impostor schemes, where criminals pose as service workers, health aides or officials, are a common tactic in elder fraud, the FBI warns on its FBI resource page. The bureau notes that scammers often lean on uniforms or official-sounding job titles to win trust, and advises residents to verify credentials, contact building management, and refuse entry to anyone who shows up unannounced. Seniors and caretakers can report suspected fraud or find additional resources through the FBI's elder-fraud pages.
Anyone with information about the Clinton Gardens burglary or with footage that could help identify the person shown in the images is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. For the NYPD's release and stills, see reporting from W42ST and coverage by 1010 WINS for additional details.
