Daytime necklace-snatching robberies are rattling parts of Manhattan as police search for a group they say has been targeting older New Yorkers in quick street grabs across multiple precincts. The victims, all between their 50s and 70s, were attacked in separate incidents earlier this month and last week, and investigators say no arrests have been made so far.
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individuals depicted in the attached media, who are wanted in connection with a robbery pattern that occurred within the confines of the 24, 26, 28, and 34 Precincts. Details are as… pic.twitter.com/Tli6gP5MX4
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 24, 2026
Police and the city's Crime Stoppers unit are urging anyone with information or video to come forward through official channels. According to NYPD/City of New York, tips can be submitted anonymously via the Crime Stoppers mobile app, online, or by calling the hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
What police say
In a post shared by NYPD Crime Stoppers, the department released images and a brief rundown that tie four robberies to a single pattern spanning the 24th, 26th, 28th and 34th precincts.
The alert lists four incidents: one on July 9, another on July 11, and two more on July 21. In each case, police say multiple unidentified people either forcibly removed or snatched chains from victims aged 54, 71, 63 and 62. One victim near 111 Central Park North reported neck pain but refused medical attention.
The Crime Stoppers notice also reiterates that tips leading to an arrest and indictment in the case may be eligible for a cash reward.
How to help and stay safe
Investigators are asking neighbors to check any doorbell cameras, building surveillance systems or cellphone footage for images that might match the suspects. Police say anyone who finds potential evidence should save the video and share it with authorities, and they stress that residents should not try to confront suspects themselves.
Per the city's guidance, tips may be submitted anonymously via the free app, online at the Crime Stoppers site, or by calling 1-800-577-TIPS. Anyone with information can also message the department's tip account on X.
