The police are hoping the public can help identify a man suspected in 22 robberies on the Upper East and Upper West Sides. NY1 reports, "Authorities say the suspect has forcibly entered Manhattan beauty salons, barber shops and bars, fancy restaurants and fast food outlets and a yoga studio" since mid-November. According to the Daily News, "The suspect, described as a 5-foot-10 Hispanic male in his late 20s and weighing over 165 pounds" (video). Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: Call 1-800-577-TIPS, text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com. more ›

After news of the Ninja Burglar's robberies at two homes in one night this past weekend, Staten Island residents are upset. One resident whose parents live near one of the recent victims told the Staten Island Advance that the two months in between robberies may have caused "people [to] let their guard down a little bit." The most recent victims, on Ocean Terrace, elderly couple Jean and John Interlandi, spoke out. Their house was robbed... more ›

Just in time for the holidays - and holiday presents - the Ninja Burglar has returned! The nefarious nighttime nuisance that had Staten Island residents on their toes after hitting sixteen homes (some with homeowners in them) robbed two homes in the Todt Hill neighborhood over the weekend. The Advance reported that the "elusive serial bandit" first robbed a mansion on Louisa Lane. He entered through a second floor terrace door - while the... more ›