{"id":323977,"date":"2026-08-18T12:56:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/323977\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T12:56:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:56:49","slug":"nypd-releases-video-of-suspect-accused-of-stealing-jewelry-from-women-in-queens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/323977\/","title":{"rendered":"NYPD releases video of suspect accused of stealing jewelry from women in Queens"},"content":{"rendered":"

ByEyewitness News \"WABC<\/p>\n

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 12:19PM<\/p>\n

Police released new video of a suspect accused of targeting women in a string of jewelry thefts across Queens.<\/p>\n

QUEENS (WABC) — Police are searching for a man accused of snatching thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry from women across Queens, and newly released surveillance video may help investigators identify him.<\/p>\n

The latest robbery happened on Friday near 115th Street and Liberty Avenue in Richmond Hill, according to the NYPD. Authorities say the suspect rode up on a bicycle and ripped a necklace from the neck of a 75-year-old woman before fleeing the area.<\/p>\n

Police say the suspect is linked to a string of similar thefts targeting women. Despite the brazen attacks, none of the victims have suffered serious injuries.<\/p>\n

The NYPD released surveillance video of the suspect and is asking anyone with information to come forward.<\/p>\n

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