New York, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating a suspect involved in a series of grand larcenies in the Times Square area, within the 14th Precinct. The suspect is linked to at least two incidents of stealing headphones directly from pedestrians.
The first reported incident occurred on Monday, January 22, at about 8:27 PM near 3 Times Square. A 43-year-old woman fell victim to the suspect, who snatched her headphones and then fled southbound on 8th Avenue.
In a similar incident on Friday, December 22, 2023, at approximately 7:50 PM, a 26-year-old man was targeted near 1514 Broadway. The suspect again forcibly took the victim’s headphones and escaped eastbound on West 44th Street. No injuries were reported in either case.
The suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion and build, and light-colored hair. He was last observed wearing a black jacket, black pants, and black sneakers. The NYPD has released images of the suspect and is urging anyone with information to come forward to help in the investigation.
