Suspect Sought After Brandishing Knife, Punching Woman During Robbery Attempt

The suspect is described as a female with a dark complexion, approximately 20 to 30 years of age, 5'4", with a slim build and black and blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, a red shirt, black shorts, black shoes, and carrying a red bag.

The victim refused medical attention on scene.

The suspect was unsuccessful in removing the victim’s purse.

The victim refused and attempted to walk away, at which time the suspect punched her in the face before fleeing northbound on Castle Hill Avenue.

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at approximately 7:52 p.m., in front of 2017 Castle Hill Avenue, an unidentified suspect approached a 53-year-old female, displayed a knife, and demanded the victim’s purse.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred near the above address.

Incident reported at 2017 Castle Hill Ave.

The suspect is described as a female with a dark complexion, approximately 20 to 30 years of age, 5'4", with a slim build and black and blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, a red shirt, black shorts, black shoes, and carrying a red bag.

The victim refused medical attention on scene.

The suspect was unsuccessful in removing the victim’s purse.

The victim refused and attempted to walk away, at which time the suspect punched her in the face before fleeing northbound on Castle Hill Avenue.

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at approximately 7:52 p.m., in front of 2017 Castle Hill Avenue, an unidentified suspect approached a 53-year-old female, displayed a knife, and demanded the victim’s purse.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred near the above address.

Incident reported at 2017 Castle Hill Ave.

The suspect is described as a female with a dark complexion, approximately 20 to 30 years of age, 5'4", with a slim build and black and blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, a red shirt, black shorts, black shoes, and carrying a red bag.

The victim refused medical attention on scene.

The suspect was unsuccessful in removing the victim’s purse.

The victim refused and attempted to walk away, at which time the suspect punched her in the face before fleeing northbound on Castle Hill Avenue.

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at approximately 7:52 p.m., in front of 2017 Castle Hill Avenue, an unidentified suspect approached a 53-year-old female, displayed a knife, and demanded the victim’s purse.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred near the above address.

Incident reported at 2017 Castle Hill Ave.

The suspect is described as a female with a dark complexion, approximately 20 to 30 years of age, 5'4", with a slim build and black and blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, a red shirt, black shorts, black shoes, and carrying a red bag.

The victim refused medical attention on scene.

The suspect was unsuccessful in removing the victim’s purse.

The victim refused and attempted to walk away, at which time the suspect punched her in the face before fleeing northbound on Castle Hill Avenue.

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at approximately 7:52 p.m., in front of 2017 Castle Hill Avenue, an unidentified suspect approached a 53-year-old female, displayed a knife, and demanded the victim’s purse.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred near the above address.

Incident reported at 2017 Castle Hill Ave.

The suspect is described as a female with a dark complexion, approximately 20 to 30 years of age, 5'4", with a slim build and black and blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, a red shirt, black shorts, black shoes, and carrying a red bag.

The victim refused medical attention on scene.

The suspect was unsuccessful in removing the victim’s purse.

The victim refused and attempted to walk away, at which time the suspect punched her in the face before fleeing northbound on Castle Hill Avenue.

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at approximately 7:52 p.m., in front of 2017 Castle Hill Avenue, an unidentified suspect approached a 53-year-old female, displayed a knife, and demanded the victim’s purse.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred near the above address.

Incident reported at 2017 Castle Hill Ave.