NYPD Investigates (First?) iPhone 6 Robbery In Williamsburg

Jen Chung

Published Oct 3, 2014

Modified Oct 3, 2014

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The NYPD is asking for your help in solving what appears to be their first iPhone 6 robbery investigation.

According to the NYPD, the incident took place on Tuesday, September 30th, at 8:55 p.m.: A 28-year-old woman was walking near 85 North 5th Street when the male suspect "removed her white and silver iPhone 6 and fled on foot to parts unknown." Here's video of the suspect:

Police describe him as a "Male, White Hispanic, wearing sneakers and jeans." Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.