At 4:19 a.m. on June 7, a 73-year-old Bronx man was followed home, threatened and robbed after being approached near Westchester Avenue and Metcalf Avenue, authorities say. Investigators report that three suspects confronted the man, demanded his money, tailed him back to his residence and banged on his front door before ripping a Ring security camera from an exterior wall and fleeing on foot. Detectives circulated still images Monday night in a Crime Stoppers bulletin as they work to track the trio.
Police Release Wanted Images
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers' Facebook post, detectives say the three unidentified people demanded the victim's money, followed him to his home and removed the camera before fleeing on foot. The post includes still frames of the suspects and asks anyone who recognizes them, or who captured video of the area, to get in touch with investigators.
Neighbors Urged To Preserve Camera Footage
Recent local reporting on similar wanted alerts has stressed that doorbell and outdoor security footage can be pivotal, and neighbors are urged to preserve any clips and note precise timestamps. investigators frequently request that footage be saved and shared with detectives rather than posted publicly.
Legal Context
Robbery in New York is defined as "forcible stealing" and can be charged in different degrees depending on factors such as the use of force, injury or the presence of weapons. See New York Penal Law Article 160 for the statutory language.
How To Help Investigators
Anyone with information, still images or video from near Westchester Avenue and Metcalf Avenue on June 7 is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), submit an anonymous tip online, or message the department's tips account. The NYPD lists those same reporting channels and reward guidance for anonymous tips.
