A 56-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed on July 12, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m. opposite 6661 Broadway in Riverdale, in a late-night attack police say left her injured and under medical care. According to investigators, an unknown suspect approached her from behind, put her in a chokehold, struck her in the face, forcibly touched her chest and tried to remove her clothing before grabbing her purse and running off on foot. Police say the victim was injured and the attack remains under investigation.
🚨 WANTED FOR ROBBERY: On Monday, July 12, 2026, at approximately 10:00 P.M., a 56-year-old female victim was opposite of 6661 Broadway when she was approached from behind by an unidentified individual. The individual placed the victim in a chokehold, forcibly touched the… pic.twitter.com/Yomuuz2hWr
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 17, 2026
Police Seek Tips And Offer Reward
In a post on X, NYPD Crime Stoppers shared a wanted flyer on July 17 detailing the incident and asking the public for help identifying the suspect. According to the post, tips that lead to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for a reward of up to $3,500.
Local Precinct Context
The attack occurred opposite 6661 Broadway in North Riverdale, within the boundaries of the NYPD's 50th Precinct. That precinct has reported increases in shootings and sex-crime complaints this year even as the city overall has seen a decline in major crimes, according to News 12.
How To Submit Tips
Anyone with information can submit tips anonymously through the NYPD Crime Stoppers portal or by calling the hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. A Spanish-language tip line is available at 1-888-57-PISTA, per the NYPD Crime Stoppers portal. Crime Stoppers notes that qualifying tips can be eligible for monetary rewards and may be submitted online.
Legal Note
The conduct described in this case, including the use of force to take property and unwanted touching of intimate parts, could be prosecuted under New York's robbery statutes and the state's forcible touching law, the latter outlined in New York Penal Law §130.52. Robbery degrees and related model jury instructions are set out in Penal Law Article 160 and the state's criminal jury instruction guidance CJI2d[NY].
Anyone who recognizes the suspect or who may have video or other evidence is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or call the tip line. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
