NYPD searches for suspect in Bronx robbery involving knife threat

63-year-old man confronted after package theft attempt outside his home, police say.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York City Police Department is seeking a suspect accused of threatening a Bronx resident with a knife during a robbery attempt outside a home in the 49th Precinct.

The incident occurred Sunday, March 27, at approximately 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Bogart Avenue and Woodmansten Place. According to NYPD Crimestoppers, a 63-year-old male victim was approached by an unidentified individual who removed a package from the victim’s front porch.

Knife displayed during confrontation

Police said the victim pursued the suspect in an attem...