A routine Sunday night delivery run turned into a stickup on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn, where a 41-year-old driver was robbed at gunpoint and stripped of his moped, police said. The victim was outside 4408 8th Avenue at about 10 p.m. when an unknown person pulled a firearm, grabbed the moped and sped off southbound on 8th Avenue.
🚨WANTED FOR A ROBBERY: On Sunday, July 12, 2026, at approximately 10:00 PM, in front of 4408 8 Avenue, a 41-year-old male delivery driver was on a moped when he was approached by an unidentified individual. The unidentified individual displayed a firearm and removed the moped… pic.twitter.com/mrVEK89iiA
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 17, 2026
Details From The NYPD Bulletin
In a bulletin shared on X, NYPD Crime Stoppers released images of the suspect and asked the public for help identifying the person behind the July 12 robbery. According to the post, the suspect displayed a firearm, took the moped from the delivery worker and fled southbound on 8th Avenue. The bulletin urges anyone with video or information to DM @NYPDTips so detectives can follow up.
Tipsters whose information leads to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for a reward of up to $3,500, according to the NYPD Crime Stoppers program page. The page lists an anonymous hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), along with an online portal for submitting tips. Officials also note that tips can be sent by text or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.
Moped Robberies And City Crackdowns
The case lands in the middle of a citywide pattern of moped-enabled thefts, where crews rely on quick two-wheel getaways to grab property and disappear before anyone can react. A reported “chain-snatch” pattern hit the Bronx and Queens this spring, underscoring how fast these teams can strike and flee.
Police have responded with a series of crackdowns. Authorities say thousands of unregistered or illegally modified mopeds have been seized, and in May officers bulldozed hundreds of confiscated scooters and mopeds in a highly publicized crush, according to Police1.
How To Help Investigators
Investigators are urging residents to save any relevant door-cam or cellphone footage and share it with detectives. In its X post, NYPD Crime Stoppers asked tipsters to DM @NYPDTips, while the official program page lists the 1-800-577-TIPS hotline for anonymous calls. Anyone with information that leads to an arrest could be eligible for the $3,500 reward, officials say.
