A street robbery on Graham Avenue escalated into gunfire on Saturday night in Williamsburg, after a thief ripped a bag of clothing from a 55-year-old man and then opened fire as the victim and a 31-year-old man tried to get the property back. The suspect then jumped into a waiting minivan and took off, police said. The confrontation unfolded around 7:10 p.m. in front of 327 Graham Avenue.
🚨WANTED FOR A ROBBERY: On Saturday, July 18, 2026, at approximately 7:10 P.M., in front of 327 Graham Avenue, an unidentified individual forcibly removed a bag containing clothing from a 55-year-old male victim. The victim attempted to retrieve his property, and the unidentified… pic.twitter.com/uqQYAR9z8G
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 21, 2026
Police details and wanted bulletin
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the incident took place on Saturday, July 18 at approximately 7:10 p.m., when the suspect grabbed the bag from the 55-year-old man and fired a shot at the 31-year-old who tried to intervene. Investigators say the assailant fled the scene in a running 2019 black Toyota Sienna registered to a 48-year-old man and is wanted on a robbery case. The public bulletin urges anyone with information on the suspect or the vehicle to contact detectives.
How to report tips and reward
Per the NYPD, Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $3,500 for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest and indictment. Tips can be submitted by calling the hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, by sending an internet tip through the Crime Stoppers portal, or by messaging @NYPDTips on X. The program is administered by the Police Foundation, which maintains caller anonymity.
Neighbors urged to check cameras
Residents, shop owners and drivers near Graham Avenue are being urged to review door-bell cameras, security systems and dash-cam footage from Saturday evening for anything that might capture the suspect or the black Toyota Sienna. Even short clips, clear timestamps or partial plate numbers could help investigators tighten up the timeline and track the getaway vehicle. As of the Crime Stoppers posting, police have not announced any arrests in the case.
