Bronx Boy Robbed of $1,300 Chain by Moped-Riding Thief: NYPD Seeks Information
A young boy in the Bronx had his $1,300 chain ripped off his neck by a moped-riding mugger on a Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred as the child was walking to his father in front of an apartment building on Marion Avenue. The thief approached on a two-wheeler and snatched the chain before speeding off around 4 p.m. The boy suffered redness and swelling to his neck and required treatment at the scene by EMS.
The stolen chain is valued at approximately $1,300, and the perpetrator was described as wearing a multicolored hat, black jacket, and black jeans. Surveillance footage captured the thief riding northbound on Marion Avenue. The NYPD is actively searching for the suspect involved in the robbery.
If you have any information regarding this incident, you are urged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-8477. Spanish speakers can call 1-888-577-4782. Your assistance could help bring the perpetrator to justice and ensure the safety of the community.