Necklace snatcher sought in Queens robbery spree targeting women

Police say suspect struck three times in less than two hours across southeast Queens

QUEENS, NY — Detectives are searching for a suspect accused of targeting women in a string of daytime necklace snatchings across Queens, leaving multiple victims with minor injuries during three robberies within a span of less than two hours.

The New York City Police Department said the incidents occurred on Wednesday, June 24, within the confines of the 103rd and 113th precincts. Police said the suspect is also wanted in connection with a robbery pattern spann...