STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual wanted for questioning in connection with a burglary that occurred in Stapleton early last month.
According to police, on Monday, Jan. 5 at around 12:20 p.m., an unidentified man entered a home located in the vicinity of Laurel Avenue and Warren Street by breaking the rear window to gain entry.
Police say the man burglarized a refrigerator and stove from a home located in the vicinity of Laurel Avenue and Warren Street on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.(Courtesy of NYPD)
After gaining entry, police say the individual exited through the front door with a hand truck, removing a refrigerator and a stove before fleeing into the Stapleton Houses at 45 Warren, St., to parts unknown.
The suspect is described by police as a male with a medium build, approximately 50 to 60 years old with a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a brown jacket, black pants, black boots and a multi-colored winter hat, police said.
No injuries were reported, police said.
The NYPD released surveillance photos of the sought individual.
Police say the man burglarized a refrigerator and stove from a home located in the vicinity of Laurel Avenue and Warren Street on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.(Courtesy of NYPD)
Anyone with information regarding this incident 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 at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips.
All calls are strictly confidential.