Armed trio robs man of $30K necklace in Washington Heights

Armed trio robs man of $30K necklace in Washington Heights

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Police are searching for three suspects who robbed a man at gunpoint in Washington Heights early Monday morning.

The incident occurred on January 6, 2025, around 2:57 a.m. at 1370 Saint Nicholas Avenue, authorities said.

Armed trio robs man of $30K necklace in Washington Heights

A 29-year-old man was approached by three unidentified individuals, one of whom displayed a firearm before forcibly taking the victim’s necklace, valued at approximately $30,000.

The suspects fled the scene on foot, heading northbound on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The victim sustained minor injuries but declined medical treatment.

Armed trio robs man of $30K necklace in Washington Heights

Police described two of the suspects as males with light complexions and slim builds, while the third suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion and medium build.

This armed robbery highlights ongoing safety concerns in the Washington Heights community.