- Incident occurred Monday night at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Waldo Avenue in Riverdale, Bronx.
- Victim: 31-year-old off-duty NYPD officer.
- Suspect approached on a moped, struck officer with a helmet, and stole his belongings.
- Suspect fled toward Manhattan University.
- Suspect description: black sweatshirt, blue jeans, red and black helmet.
- Officer sustained no injuries and is expected to be okay.
- Police request anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers.
A 31-year-old off-duty NYPD officer was robbed in the Riverdale area of the Bronx late Monday night in a daring attack.
Authorities report that the officer was inside his vehicle around 10:30 p.m. when a man on a moped approached, swung a helmet at him, and seized his belongings.
The suspect then fled on the scooter, heading toward Manhattan University. Police described him as wearing a black sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a red helmet with a black visor.
Fortunately, the off-duty officer was not injured during the incident and is expected to be okay. Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact the CrimeStoppers hotline to aid in the search for the suspect.
Source: NewsandVibes.com
