A thief in the Bronx stole a shopping cart from an elderly woman that contained $40,000 in cashier’s checks, as well as her iPhone and several debit and credit cards. The crime happened on Wednesday around noon in the Fordham Heights neighborhood. The 85-year-old woman, who had just left the bank and was running errands, was walking near the intersection of Marion Avenue and East 195th Street when a stranger grabbed her cart.
The thief quickly fled the scene, running east along East 195th Street with the cart and its valuable contents. The elderly woman was not injured in the robbery, but she lost a significant amount of money and personal items. Police are still searching for the thief, who was last seen walking on the sidewalk with the hood of his black sweatshirt pulled up over his head.
The woman’s shopping cart contained not just the cashier’s checks, but also an iPhone and several debit and credit cards. Authorities are asking anyone who may have information about the suspect to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline. The suspect is still on the run, and the police are working hard to locate him.
The crime took place in broad daylight, which made it even more shocking for the community. The thief’s brazen actions have left many in the area worried about safety, especially for the elderly, who are often vulnerable to such crimes. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and help catch the criminal.
Despite the frightening situation, the elderly woman was lucky enough not to be physically hurt, though the emotional impact of the theft could still be significant. The police have continued their search and are asking the public for assistance in finding the thief, who remains at large. If you have any information, you are encouraged to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). For Spanish speakers, the number is 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
