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Robber Targeted Elderly Women Stole Purses, Macs  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 t...

Mugger Attacks Man, Age 91 The NYPD is searching for this man in connection with a vicious attack on a 91-year-old man on the Upper East Side. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein Manhattan Voice February 7, 2024 MANHATTAN - A 91-year-old man was knocked to the ground and beaten by a mugger on the Upper East Side, cops said.  The NYPD released new surveillance video of a suspect in last week’s brutal attack on an elderly man in Yorkville.  At around 10:30 am on February 1, a 91-year-old man was walking in front of 350 East 86 th  Street on the Upper East Side. Cops said a man ran up to the senior and pushed the elderly man to the ground. The attacker then began punching the senior as he struggled laying on the sidewalk.  The attacker then tried to remove the victim’s wallet but left empty handed. The suspect ran off westbound on East 86th Street.   Cops said the victim sustained serious injuries in the attack. EMS transported the victim to St. Luke’s Ho...