The NYPD is looking for a man they say burglarized six apartments in the Bronx in October and November. In each incident, cops say he gained access to the apartments through their fire escapes.
Police say the first incident occurred on October 6th at around 1 a.m. at an apartment on Valentine Avenue; the suspect allegedly took a purse, video gaming console and identification from the residence. On October 27th, the man is accused of entering an apartment on the Grand Concourse at around 7 a.m., stealing a purse, cellphone and credit cards.
A third incident occurred at another apartment on Valentine Avenue, on November 10th at around 2 a.m. The suspect allegedly took credit cards, Nike sneakers and a watch. On November 14th at 2 a.m., cops say the man stole a a purse and identification from yet another apartment on Valentine Avenue.
On November 22nd at 11 p.m., cops say the man stole a wallet, identification and a gaming console from a residence on Grand Concourse. And on November 24th, at 3:45 p.m., the man is accused of taking Beats headphones, a purse, iPad and video games from yet another apartment on Grand Concourse. The suspect also allegedly used a debit card stolen from one of the apartments to retrieve money from a Bank of America ATM; the above surveillance photo was taken there.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
