NYPD detectives and Crime Stoppers investigators are trying to track down whoever slipped into a Children's Aid site on a Bronx block after hours and walked out with two pieces of tech, and they are asking the public to help. Around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, police say an unknown person forced open a side door at 958 East 176 Street, grabbed a laptop and an iPad, then ran off north on Southern Boulevard. A wanted bulletin is now circulating, and tipsters could get paid if their information leads to an arrest.
What the bulletin says
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the break-in happened inside 958 East 176 Street at about 10:30 p.m. on May 31, when an unidentified individual forced their way into the commercial building and took a laptop and an iPad. The post notes that the suspect fled northbound on Southern Boulevard and asks anyone with surveillance video or identifying information from the area to share it with investigators.
Where it happened
Online listings describe 950–958 East 176th Street as a mixed residential and commercial stretch, with a Children's Aid presence at 958 E. 176th St., according to MapQuest. Property and building records indicate that commercial units on the block are commonly occupied by nonprofits and smaller program offices.
How to report tips
The NYPD Crime Stoppers program says tips, photos, and video can be submitted online through NYPD Crime Stoppers or by calling 1‑800‑577‑TIPS (8477), with a Spanish-language line at 1‑888‑57‑PISTA (74782). Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment, according to the NYPD.
Neighborhood context
Public wanted bulletins like this one are a routine tool the NYPD uses to drum up leads in property crime cases. Similar Crime Stoppers alerts have gone out around the Bronx in recent weeks, according to coverage of recent Bronx Crime Stoppers cases. Police officials say anonymous tips and security camera footage frequently help them identify suspects and track down stolen items.
What residents and nonprofits can do
Local organizations that keep laptops and tablets on site may want to double-check basic security habits, especially after hours. That can include locking devices away when buildings are closed, keeping serial numbers recorded in a safe place, and reviewing exterior camera or door-cam footage that might show activity near 958 East 176 Street around the time of the May 31 break-in. Anyone who spots something relevant on their cameras, or who has information about the person involved, is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers through the channels listed above. Tips can be submitted confidentially.
