A pair of burglars smashed their way into a Bronx cosmetic-surgery office in the predawn hours of Sunday, May 31, and wheeled off a safe reportedly holding about $85,000 in cash. The break-in hit Goals Plastic Surgery on East 205th Street, inside the patrol area of the NYPD's 52nd Precinct, and detectives quickly put out images and a short wanted bulletin asking the public to help identify the duo.
Police bulletin
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, two unidentified individuals forced open the front door of the commercial building at 174 East 205th Street at about 3:30 a.m. and removed a safe containing approximately $85,000. The wanted notice includes still images of the suspects and urges anyone who recognizes them to contact investigators. No arrests have been announced in the case.
How to report tips
Tips that lead to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for rewards of up to $3,500. Information can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 1 6 6 577 6 6 TIPS (8477) or the Spanish line at 1 6 6 888 6 6 57 6 6 PISTA (74782), or through the city's Crime Stoppers portal. Per the NYPD Crime Stoppers page, callers can remain anonymous, and the portal accepts photo and video uploads to help investigations. Investigators are asking anyone with video or dashcam footage from the East 205th Street area that night to preserve it and share it with detectives.
Nearby pattern of predawn crimes
The East 174th Street corridor has seen similar early-morning robberies in recent weeks, including a May 11 gunpoint holdup that took roughly $27,000 in jewelry, as reported in gun-toting crew rips $27K in bling. Police are reviewing surveillance from nearby storefronts and transit stops to see whether the incidents are connected. Neighbors and business owners say the string of crimes has cranked up concerns about predawn security in the area.
Precautions for local businesses
Owners can reduce risk by bolting safes to the floor or wall, installing visible, timestamped cameras, improving exterior lighting, and keeping as little cash on site overnight, measures outlined in the NYC Department of Small Business Services' Storefront Guide. The city's storefront guidance also recommends maintaining clear sightlines into the business and keeping gates and lighting in good repair to help deter break-ins. Businesses along East 205th Street with private security footage are being asked to review late-night recordings and contact the 52nd Precinct if they spot anything suspicious.
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