Police are hunting for a gang of thieves responsible for eight robberies in the Bronx — seven pulled off in December, cops said.
Video released by cops Sunday shows individuals dressed all in black, with black face masks, who are believed to be responsible for the spree. Cops are looking for 10 people in total.
According to police, the crew typically surrounds the victim and forcefully removes their belongings before fleeing on foot. Two of the robberies took place inside Starlight Park on Sheridan Blvd., adjacent to the NYCHA complex Bronx River Houses.
In the first incident, on Nov. 25 around 9 p.m., the thieves surrounded a 23-year-old man near the Cross Bronx Expressway and Virginia Ave. and forcefully removed his jacket. The crew also stole electronics, jewelry, Apple air pods and cash from other victims.
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Police described a pattern where the group typically surrounds the victim and forcefully removes their belongings before fleeing on foot. (NYPD)
One robbery occurred on Dec. 4, two heists took place on Dec. 5, one on Dec. 7, and three on Dec. 14.
Last week, police released a picture of a member of a robbery crew that pulled off 11 similar thefts of pedestrians between July and November, also in the vicinity of Bronx River Houses, near E. 172nd St. and Sheridan Blvd., close to the Cross Bronx Expressway.
Police said the 11 robberies between July and November, and the eight robberies between November and December were committed by different crews.
