Grab and run theft Subject

June 11, 2016 - New York, NY

This subject has committed at at least four grab and run thefts from four jewelry stores in New York City. In a two week span he committed three offenses.

On May 26, 2016 the subject asked an employee to remove a necklace. When the employee presented the necklace, the subject grabbed it and ran from the store.

On June 3, the subject was assisted by an accomplice. After utilizing the same method of asking to see a chain. His accomplice entered the store, grabbed the chain, and then both men fled together.

On June 11, the subject requested a chain, and when the sales associate presented it, he grabbed it and fled. The chain was valued at $15,000. The subject was described as a a 27-year-old man. he is 6′ tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds.

If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-8477.

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