Shoppers at Bronx Terminal Market got an unsettling reminder that parking lots can turn on you fast, after a 46-year-old man was robbed in the garage at 610 Exterior Street on the evening of May 7. Police say two men confronted the victim, grabbed his cellphone, and then took off separately, with one suspect riding away on the victim’s electric scooter while the other bolted on foot.
Police Share Surveillance Stills, Ask Bronx Residents to Weigh In
In a bulletin posted on May 21, 2026, a NYPD Crime Stoppers Facebook post laid out the timeline: the robbery happened at about 9:22 p.m., involved a 46-year-old man, and ended with the suspects “forcibly” taking his phone. According to the post, one man then hopped on the victim’s electric scooter and sped out of the lot, while the other suspect ran off. The NYPD has not announced any arrests and is asking anyone who recognizes the men in the still frames or has relevant video to call 1-800-577-TIPS or send a direct message to @NYPDTips.
Bronx Terminal Market Robbery Under 44th Precinct’s Watch
The incident went down at 610 Exterior Street, the address for Bronx Terminal Market, a busy retail hub off the Major Deegan Expressway, according to the market’s site. The complex sits within the NYPD’s 44th Precinct, which covers the Grand Concourse and Yankee Stadium area. Detectives from that precinct are handling the case, and the precinct’s public page lists contacts for the detective squad and community affairs office for anyone who wants to share footage or tips.
Another Hit in the Borough’s Spring Scooter-Theft Wave
The robbery tracks with a broader spring pattern in the Bronx involving small-vehicle thefts and fast getaways. In one recent case, suspects targeted a teen in a similar fashion, a trend Bronx scooter jackers jump teen documented last week. News 12 and other outlets have likewise reported incidents where thieves either swiped electric scooters outright or robbed pedestrians, then used the scooters to vanish before officers arrived. Police have encouraged residents to review door-cam footage for anything that might help connect the dots.
How to Get a Tip to Investigators
Anyone with information or video related to the Bronx Terminal Market robbery can use the Crime Stoppers online portal, call 1-800-577-TIPS, or send a direct message to @NYPDTips on X. Spanish speakers can call 1-888-57-PISTA. The Crime Stoppers bulletin notes that tips leading to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward, and detectives say they are particularly interested in clear door-cam or cellphone video that could help nail down the suspects’ identities.
Policy Debate Over Licensing Scooters and E-Bikes
At City Hall, lawmakers are weighing a policy response to the surge in scooter and e-bike incidents. The City Council introduced a bill this spring that would require many electric bicycles and scooters to be licensed and registered. The measure, Int. 802, was filed on March 26 and is now in committee. Supporters argue that registration could make it easier to trace stolen vehicles and potentially deter theft, while council members continue to hash out how such rules would be rolled out and enforced on city streets.
