Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a male Hispanic 25-30 years old wanted in connection with ten (10) police impersonation robberies that occurred in the 41, 43, 45, 48, 50, 52 precincts.
The suspect picks up victims while driving a livery cab, identifies himself as a police officer while producing a shield, and forcibly removes the victim’s personal property. A firearm has been displayed.
Incident #1 – At approximately 12:30AMs on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at E. 194 St. and Webster Ave. in the confines of the 52 Precinct.
Incident #2 – At approximately 2:00AM on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Westchester Ave. and Zerega Ave. in the confines of the 45 Precinct.
Incident #3 – At approximately 6:00AM on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 4408 Park Ave. in the confines of the 48 Precinct.
Incident #4 – At approximately 2:40AM on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 55 E. 196 St. in the confines of the 52 Precinct.
Incident #5 – At approximately 3:15AM on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Elder Ave. and Westchester Ave. in the confines of the 43 Precinct.
Incident #6 – At approximately 11:30PM on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 998 Longwood Ave. in the confines of the 41 Precinct.
Incident #7 – At approximately 3:30AM on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Wheeler Ave. and Westchester Ave. in the confines of the 43 Precinct.
Incident #8 – At approximately 4:45AM on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 2856 Webster Ave. in the confines of the 52 Precinct.
Incident #9 – At approximately 3:45AM on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Broadway and W. 236 St. in the confines of the 50 Precinct.
Incident #10 – At approximately 9:00PM on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 1415 Rowland St. in the confines of the 45 Precinct.
The suspect is a Male Hispanic 25-30, 5’9″, heavy build, driving a brown Mercury Grand Marquis or a Black Toyota livery vehicle.
See attached video (captured at a gas station after Incident #5).
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers’ website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
(Breaking911.com Newsroom)
