Armed Robbery Suspect Sought After Woman’s Necklace, Cellphone Stolen in East Harlem

Manhattan, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery targeting an elderly woman in East Harlem.

According to investigators, the robbery occurred at approximately 5:57 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, near the intersection of Park Avenue and Pleasant Avenue.

Police said the suspect approached a 69-year-old woman and forcibly ripped a necklace from her neck before escalating the encounter.

Suspect allege...