MIDTOWN — A man has been stealing thousands of dollars worth of cologne and perfume from pharmacies across the city, police said Wednesday.
The bandit first struck a Duane Reade on East 42nd Street on Nov. 29 when he swiped various perfumes from a display rack.
He then robbed fragrances from six more pharmacies in the East Village, Murray Hill, Ridgewood and Greenpoint from Nov. 30 through Jan. 10, when he broke a lock on a shelf in a Rite Aid at 783 Manhattan Ave. in Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.
Police described the suspect as about 40 years old, 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and burgundy-colored winter hat.
Anyone who sees her is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-577-TIPS or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.