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

Comments

Post a Comment

More NEWS

Show more
New York Yellow Pages

Popular posts from this blog

Perv Robs, Sexually Assaults Woman Near Times Square

Image
Posed as a Beggar Before Performing Lewd Act The NYPD is searching for this man in connection with a robbery and a lewd act. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein Manhattan Voice November 18, 2024 Follow @x NEW YORK - Cops are looking for a pervy mugger who robbed, and performed a sex act in front of a woman inside her building near Times Square.  At around 2 am on November 17, a 38-year-old woman was walking into a residential building in the vicinity of West 44 Street and 9 Avenue. Cops said a man in a winter coat followed her inside the building and asked for money.  The man then cornered the woman and forcibly removed her purse, cellphone and bank cards. Then the man exposed himself and performed a lewd act in front of the woman, cops said. He then ran out of the building in an unknown direction.  The NYPD released surveillance video of the suspect. He is described as a male with a medium complexion and slim bu...
Read more

How to Stay Safe When Air Quality Is Poor

Image
A pulmonary and critical care medicine expert offers tips on how to protect yourself amid unhealthy air caused by wildfire smoke. This article originally appeared in NewYork-Presbyterian Health Matters By Amanda Torres  Manhattan Voice  November 15, 2024 Follow @x NEW YORK - Recent wildfires that have broken out in the tri-state area — including a brush fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park  — have led to an air quality advisory of unhealthy conditions in New York City. Lingering smoke in the air can spread “fine particulate matter,” an air pollutant that is produced by fires and can cause short-term health effects. Air Quality Indexes  span from 0 to 500, and the higher the number, the greater the air pollution and potential health risks. New York City, where the air quality is  generally good , according to the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, was placed on Code Orange on November 9, which means that sens...
Read more

Gun Stuck in His Face Inside Elevator

Image
Robber Shoves Gun in Victim’s Face, Chokes Victim  The NYPD is searching for this man in connection with an armed robbery inside an elevator inside an apartment building. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein  Manhattan Voice  June13, 2024 Follow @Bronxvoice1 NEW YORK - A robber shoved a gun in the face of a man inside an elevator in Harlem, cops said. At around 11:20 pm on May 28, a 21-year-old man was riding an elevator with a masked man inside an apartment building at 2405 1st Avenue. Suddenly the masked man turned around and pulled out a gun out. The masked man stuck the gun in the victim’s face and grabbed him by the throat.  The gunman then stole the victim’s phone. The NYPD released the video and is asking the community to help catch the gunman. Anyone with information in regard 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 t...
Read more