Sheepshead Bay burglar took credit cards, Apple devices

NYPD officers responding to emergency call. File photo by Roy Janssen
NYPD officers responding to emergency call. File photo by Roy Janssen

NEW YORK, NY – Police in Brooklyn are trying to identify a man wanted for a break-in and burglary at home near Avenue U and 23rd Street in Sheepshead Bay on January 24.

According to police, the suspect entered the residence at around 7:15 pm and removed several items, including Apple products and credit cards.

61st Precinct detectives estimate the approximate value of the stolen property is $3,800.

Sheepshead Bay burglar took credit cards, Apple devices

“The individual fled in an unknown direction on foot. There were no occupants inside of the residence at the time of the incident as well as no injuries reported,” a spokesperson with DCPI said today.

The suspect was described as a male, approximately 5’5”, approximately 180 pounds, with a medium complexion. He was last seen wearing a dark colored jacket and dark colored pants.

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 their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/or on Twitter @NYPDTips.