A man riding a bicycle snatched necklaces off two women in separate Brooklyn attacks, making off with roughly $6,000 worth of jewelry, and NYPD detectives are now asking the public for help tracking him down. The first victim, a 49-year-old woman, lost two necklaces near 75th Street and Third Avenue, while a 23-year-old woman had another two necklaces ripped from her neck near 44th Street and 6th Avenue.
According to News12 Brooklyn, detectives say the suspect was riding a bicycle during the first incident near 75th Street, a stretch of Bay Ridge also known as Bay Ridge Parkway. Potential surveillance footage and witness accounts could help identify the suspect.
The second snatching occurred near 44th Street and 6th Avenue, separate from the first attack near 75th Street and Third Avenue.
The Brooklyn Incidents
The two Brooklyn incidents involved a bicycle-riding suspect who allegedly snatched necklaces from two women. It remains unclear whether detectives believe this suspect is acting alone or is connected to a wider network of similar thefts.
What Charges Could Follow an Arrest
Under New York Penal Law § 155.30(5), stealing property directly from someone's body — regardless of its value — is classified as Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E felony, according to FindLaw. If investigators determine the suspect used physical force or intimidation to overcome either victim's resistance, the case could also involve a robbery charge under Penal Law Article 160, per the Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo.
NYPD detectives have urged anyone who recognizes the suspect or knows his whereabouts to contact police. It has not been reported whether additional victims have come forward since detectives first released information on the case.
Submitting Tips
The NYPD Crime Stoppers program provides a channel for people to submit information about violent crimes.
Spanish-speaking tipsters can call 1-888-57-PISTA to submit information confidentially, according to the Norwood News, or reach Crime Stoppers through its official digital portal and social media accounts. No arrest had been announced as of the time of this report.
