THE BRONX, New York (WABC) — Police are searching for a suspect wanted in a violent gunpoint robbery spree that has taken place across Manhattan and the Bronx over the past few months.<\/p>\n
There have been 17 incidents since September, and in one case, shots were fired.<\/p>\n
The crime spree has involved gunpoint robberies linked to an e-bike riding suspect.<\/p>\n
One of the most recent victims was 76-year-old Jorge Medina, a resident in the West Concourse section of the Bronx.<\/p>\n
Medina was victim No. 16, and was robbed of $500 on Halloween morning.<\/p>\n
“He cut me off. He yelled, ‘Give it to me I said, all of it,'” Medina said.<\/p>\n
The 76-year-old victim was confronted as he walked from a bank near Yankee Stadium.<\/p>\n
Police say the first incident occurred in September, and the latest took place just two days ago in Manhattan.<\/p>\n
Two of the robberies took place at the intersection of University Avenue and the Washington Bridge.<\/p>\n
The M.O. involves the suspect riding up to a victim who is walking or on bikes themselves. The man then pulls out a gun and demands money.<\/p>\n
Police have released images and video recovered from the latest robbery during which a shot was fired, but Medina says he doesn’t recognize the gunman.<\/p>\n
The suspect has stolen cash, and in some cases, rode off empty handed after trying unsuccessfully to snatch jewelry from the victim.<\/p>\n
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