GLENDALE — Police in the 104th Precinct said that there was a man riding around on a bicycle and taking mobile phones from distracted victims over the last week.
The most recent incident happened last Friday on 65th Place in Glendale, police said. The victim was texting on her phone when a male — who the victim described as either black or Hispanic — rode by on a black and silver bicycle and allegedly grabbed the phone from her, police said. The victim was not injured, according to officers
The man was described by authorities as 5-foot-8 and 180 pounds.
Police are advising community members to be aware of their surroundings and to take extra precautions while using electronic devices.
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS, submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website at www.crimestoppers.com or text info to 274637(CRIMES) then entering TIP577.
