iPhone 17 Pro Max Snatched in Street Robbery Near 5 Avenue and East 60 Street

Police are investigating an iPhone 17 Pro Max snatch-and-run robbery near 5 Avenue and East 60 Street on December 5, 2025

Manhattan Voice 

December 13, 2025

NYC LOCAL NEWS - A street robbery involving an iPhone 17 Pro Max was reported to police following an incident late Friday night in Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

According to authorities, the incident occurred on Friday, December 5, 2025, at approximately 9:11 p.m., in the vicinity of 5 Avenue and East 60 Street. A 42-year-old man was walking in the area when he was suddenly approached by an unidentified individual.

iPhone 17 Pro Max Stolen During Walk on East 60 Street

Police say the suspect snatched the victim’s iPhone 17 Pro Max directly from his hand before fleeing the scene on foot. The suspect was last seen running eastbound on East 60 Street, escaping to parts unknown.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the victim did not require medical attention following the robbery. However, the incident highlights ongoing concerns about cell phone snatch-and-run robberies in busy Manhattan neighborhoods.

Suspect Description Released by Police

Authorities are actively seeking the suspect and have released the following description: He is a male with a dark complexion who was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black jacket, gray sweatpants, light blue gloves, black socks and white and gray sneakers.

The suspect was last observed fleeing eastbound on East 60 Street immediately after the theft.

Community Safety Concerns in the Upper East Side

This iPhone theft near 5 Avenue serves as a reminder for pedestrians to remain alert, especially while using high-value electronics in public. Law enforcement encourages residents and visitors to avoid using smartphones openly in crowded or dimly lit areas and to report suspicious activity immediately.

Anyone with information regarding 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 at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips.

All calls are strictly confidential.