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Midtown East

May 17, 2013

Well-Dressed Man Tries to Rob Midtown East Bank, Cops Say

The suspect tried to rob a Bank of America on Third Avenue Wednesday, May 16, 2013, cops said.

Forest Hills

May 07, 2013

Passenger Tries to Rob Cabbie With Fake Gun and Syringe, Cops Say

The suspect hopped into the yellow cab near 108th Street and 63rd Drive in Forest Hills, cops said.

Upper West Side

April 26, 2013

Two Kids Tried to Steal Woman's Purse in Central Park, Cops Say

Suspects as young as 10 years old tried to steal a woman's phone and purse in Central Park, cops said.

Melrose

April 18, 2013

Man Held Up at Gunpoint After Being Lured by Craigslist Ad, Cops Say

Days after the Craigslist caper, the suspects robbed a 17-year-old in Melrose, cops said.

Kips Bay

April 10, 2013

Man Sexually Assaulted Woman Walking Her Dog on East 27th Street, Cops Say

A man sexually assaulted a woman after trying to rob her at East 27th Street Saturday, cops said.

Chelsea

March 29, 2013

Straphanger Grabs Back iPad Mini From Thief at Chelsea Station, Cops Say

The suspect tried to run off with a man's iPad mini inside Chelsea's West 28th St. station, cops said.

Williamsbridge

March 21, 2013

Muggers Shoot Four Victims but Flee Empty-Handed, Police Say

Each victim was listed in stable condition after the botched Bronx muggings, cops said.

Queens Village

March 18, 2013

Two Men Wanted for Robbing Queens and Brooklyn Businesses, Cops Say

The suspects entered the stores and stole unknown amounts of cash from three locations, police said. 

West Village

March 12, 2013

Suspect Robs IHOP During Manhattan Spree, Police Say

Police say a man struck four Manhattan businesses in broad daylight Friday, March 8, 2013.

Lower East Side

February 25, 2013

Man Attempts to Rob LES Bodega After Striking Worker, Police Say

A man attempted to rob the Hilltop Grocery on Grand Street Saturday night, cops said. 

Washington Heights

January 31, 2013

VIDEO: Nun Chucks-Wielding Teen Attacks Man in Manhattan Subway Station

The suspect was among three robbers who attempted to rob the victim at West 157th Street subway station.

SoHo

January 23, 2013

Woman Held Up at Gunpoint in Her Village Apartment Building, Police Say

A man followed the victim into her building near West Houston and Thompson streets, police said.

Lower East Side

December 07, 2012

Elderly Man Held Up at Gunpoint in LES Elevator, Police Say

Police are looking for a suspect in connection with an attempted robbery at 300 Cherry St.

Ridgewood

November 27, 2012

Suspects Posed as Cops During Robbery Attempt in Queens, Police Say

The two men pretended to be police officers while trying to rob a Ridgewood apartment, police said.

Gramercy

August 20, 2012

Gramercy Park to Get Its Own 'Ring of Steel' with New Security Cameras

Gramercy Park trustees want to install surveillance cameras around the park after a bag snatch attempt.