Police Searching For Suspect Connected To Multiple Cell Phone Store Robberies Across New York City
MediaNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Police are trying to identify a man wanted in connection to robberies at several cell phone stores across New York City.
According to police, five robberies took place between Feb. 22 and March 31 at T-Mobile and AT&T stores in Manhattan and the Bronx.
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Police are trying to identify a man wanted in connection to robberies at several cell phone stores across New York City. (Credit: NYPD Crime Stoppers)
In one incident, police say the man used scissors to cut a cell phone free from a display. In another incident, the man allegedly pulled out a pair of scissors and threatened to stab anyone who tried to stop him.
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According to police, the man has stolen five cell phones worth a total of about $7,000.
After one robbery, police say the man was seen inside a white SUV.
Anyone who has information regarding these incidents is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-8477 or for Spanish, 1-888-577-4782. Tips can also be sent to the NYPDTips Twitter account or submitted online at NYPDCrimeStoppers.com.
Source - https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/04/09/nypd-cell-phone-store-robbery-spree-manhattan-the-bronx/
