Mac Thief Busted for Series of Robberies - NYPD Says

Robber Targeted Elderly Women Stole Purses, Macs 

The NYPD announced an arrest in a series of robberies throughout Manahttan. -Photo by NYPD
The NYPD announced an arrest in a series of robberies throughout Manahttan. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein 

Manhattan Voice 

February 8, 2024 


MANHATTAN - A robber who swiped a pair of MacBooks, as well as purses containing thousands in cash, was busted for a series of thefts dating back to November, the NYPD said. 


Police announced the arrest of 22-year-old Elijah Gay of Brooklyn. Gay was charged with robbery, grand larceny, criminal posession of stolen property, criminal possession of a weapon and fare evasion. Cops believe Gay is connected to at least five robberies throughout Manhattan. 


The first case was on November 12 inside the Broadway Lafayette Subway Station. Cops said the thief approached a 43-year-old woman from behind and removed her MacBook valued at $1,200. 


On January 4, a 74-year-old woman was in her car parked opposite the Frick on Madison Avenue. The thief reached into the victim’s trunk and removed her $2,750 MacBook. 


Cops said the same man struck again on January 12 and 26th. In both cases the thief removed the elderly victim’s wallets. One was a 83-year-old man on Broadway and Prince Street. The other was a 76-year-old woman at 72nd Street and Broadway Station. 


The final robbery took place at around 6 pm on February 2. A 90-year-old woman was walking at Columbus Circle Station when the robber walked up behind her. He snatched the woman’s purse and ran. 


Cops said the purse contained credit cards and hearing aids valued at $6,000. 

Location: Columbus Cir, New York, NY, USA

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