The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying two individuals wanted in connection with a grand larceny incident on the Upper West Side earlier this month. Police are hoping someone from the public will be able to assist them in identifying and locating the suspects.
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It happened on Sunday, August 2 at approximately 7:15 a.m. in front of 407 Amsterdam Avenue (between 79th and 80th streets), according to the police report. A 75-year-old woman was approached by two unidentified individuals in a vehicle. One of them engaged her in conversation and then snatched the necklace off her neck. Both fled the location to parts unknown.The necklace is valued at approximately $300, and there were no reported injuries.
The NYPD has released surveillance photos and video of the two individuals it’s seeking.
Anyone with relevant information 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 Crime Stoppers website or by sending a direct message to @NYPDTips on Twitter.
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