City Councilman Michael McMahon says he hopes the reward will help put an end to the pattern of theft.
The money for the reward comes from Northfield Bank, city councilmen and anonymous donors.
Reward offered to get 'Ninja Bandit'
Police say bandit is responsible for 19 burglaries
STATEN ISLAND The costumed thief has struck 19 times in the borough since May,
mostly recently in the Castleton Corners area.
