A 29-year-old man was robbed in Inwood in the early hours of April 18, and police are now turning to the public for help. Investigators say the victim was near West 207th Street and Post Avenue at about 2:45 a.m. when an unknown person walked up, acted as if they had a gun and demanded property. The suspect grabbed the man's necklace, then took off in a white Honda Accord headed westbound on West 207th Street.
Police Bulletin
The NYPD Crime Stoppers unit has released surveillance stills and a wanted alert on Facebook, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. In the post, police say the suspect simulated a firearm, demanded the victim's property, snatched the necklace and fled the scene in a white Honda Accord traveling westbound on West 207th Street at about 2:45 a.m. on April 18.
How To Tip
Anyone with information is urged to call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit an anonymous internet tip through the program's portal, per the NYPD Crime Stoppers page. The city site also directs readers to the NYPD tips account for wanted images and updates that may jog a neighbor's memory.
Pattern Of Street Snatches
The Inwood robbery lines up with a string of quick "chain-snatch" and street robberies that police have been flagging across the city in recent weeks. Hoodline coverage of similar wanted alerts includes reports such as a Bronx sidewalk heist and a sneaker sale beatdown. In those cases, detectives also stressed that door-cam and cellphone videos can be the difference between a fuzzy description and a solid lead.
Rewards And Evidence
Tips that lead to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for rewards, since the Crime Stoppers program is administered by the New York City Police Foundation and typically offers up to $3,500, according to the New York City Police Foundation. Investigators say saving any video from phones, doorbells or nearby businesses can be crucial for identifying suspects and firming up timelines.
As of the bulletin no arrests had been announced. Investigators continue to seek leads, and the Crime Stoppers alert asks anyone who recognizes the person shown to call 1-800-577-TIPS or message @NYPDTips, per the Facebook post. Officials note that tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for reward consideration.
