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NYPD Searching For Suspect In Series Of Bronx Robberies

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are on the hunt for a man who they said is targeting girls and young women in a series of holdups in the Bronx.

The NYPD released a photo of the suspect believed to be responsible for seven robberies and four attempted robberies.

According to authorities, the man pretended to have a gun or knife during each incident.

The attacks began last month when he stole a phone from a 12-year-old girl at Bronxwood Avenue and Tilden Street, CBS 2 reported.

The most recent hold up was on Sunday at East Gun Hill Road and Lurting Avenue.

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