Men distract NYC 80-year-old with lottery ticket scam, steal $17K worth of jewelry
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An NYPD officer shot a man in Brooklyn after an apparent slashing, and police are looking for the group of men who stole $17,000 worth of jewelry from an 80-year-old woman.
NEW YORK - The NYPD is searching for the group of men who used a lottery ticket scam to steal tens of thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry from an 80-year-old woman.
What we know:
On Thursday, March 20, at approximately 11:45 a.m., four men stopped at 845 White Plains Road, a building within a shopping center in Soundview, The Bronx.
Two of the alleged thieves began talking to the 80-year-old victim. Using a lottery ticket scam to distract her, the foursome managed to steal approximately $17,700 worth of jewelry, police said.
The suspects fled in a gray Honda Pilot with New Jersey plates. Fortunately, the victim was unharmed.
Suspect Descriptions:
The NYPD has released descriptions of the suspects:
- One suspect is a slim male with a light complexion, last seen wearing a blue hat, black jacket, blue jeans, and black shoes.
- Another suspect is a medium-built male with a light complexion, wearing a gray hat, sunglasses, black jacket, blue jeans, yellow sneakers, and carrying a black book bag.
- The third suspect is a medium-built male with a light complexion, wearing a black and gray jacket, blue jeans, and black and white sneakers.
- The fourth suspect is a medium-built male with a medium complexion, wearing a black puffy jacket, black sweatpants, and white sneakers.
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What you can do:
The NYPD is urging anyone with information about the suspects or the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. The investigation is ongoing as police work to track down the individuals responsible for the theft.
The Source: This article uses information from the NYPD.