Bandit uses bicycle to commit crimes

QUEENS

He is wanted in connection with five thefts in the Forest Hills section of Queens.

In each case, the suspect approaches the victim on a bicycle, takes something from them such as jewelry or a purse, and flees the location on the bicycle.

The first incident happened at 3:30 in the afternoon in front of 63-74 Austin Street. He approached a 14-year-old boy from behind and removed a chain from his neck.

On August 2, he committed the same crime at 4:45 in the afternoon at 66th Road and 108th Street. A 15-year-old was the victim in this case.

Ten days later, he took a 21-year-old woman's purse at 62nd Drive and Junction Boulevard.

On August 22, a 13-year-old boy had a chain taken from his neck in front of 102-35 64th Road.

The most recent incident happened last Saturday at 99th Street and 62nd Drive. Again, the suspect approached a 13-year-old boy from behind and took a chain.

The bandit was riding a red bicycle in the first four incidents. He was riding a silver BMX bicycle with rear pegs in the last incident.

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