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The girl was not injured and police are asking for the public's help to identify the suspect, especially given that two schools are located near the store, which regularly attracts students as customers.
The incidents all took place in the Hamilton Heights, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood sections of the borough between September 4 of last year and March 8.
The NYPD is now looking for 31-year-old Peter Kim, who authorities say is the perpetrator of the Queens scam, which was advertised on Craigslist.
The crime numbers coming out of New Rochelle are a bit eye popping. There has been a 279 percent increase for aggravated assault, but officials say the new statistics need some context.
The suspect allegedly ran up to the victim, grabbed her and sexually assaulted her before fleeing the 135th Street station. The victim later went to the hospital, where she was treated for her injuries.
The suspect is accused approaching two women from behind and touching them in the thigh and buttocks in separate incidents.
According to a report, the trio of police impersonators may have been wearing expensive, whole-head, Hollywood-style masks. If so, that means police may not know the ethnicities of the robbers.
Officials said that three silver Torah crowns, two silver Torah mini-crowns, three silver Torah breastplates, four silver Torah pointers and one silver cup were taken from the Congregation Rachel Degel Israel in Kew Gardens.
Both female victims were punched in the head and face. One woman had her cellphone taken, while the suspects took groceries from another, police said.
Once the suspects entered the Manhattan apartment, five victims were held at gunpoint as the suspects took a laptop computer, cash and cell phones, police said.
The victim chased the young man who snatched his iPhone when the thief's accomplice shoved him onto the subway tracks.
Authorities said the incident happened on Feb. 17 around 11:45 p.m. at the Lorimer Street "J" train platform. One of the suspects took an iPhone from an 81-year-old victim and fled.
The numbers speak for themselves. From November to January, there were 42 burglaries in Wayne. Since three suspects were arrested last month, there have been just two burglaries.
Most bandits looking to conceal their identities hide behind masks. Police say these robbers hid behind shields. They struck a check cashing store on Valentine's Day.
Police said the three men entered a Pay-O-Matic check cashing business on South Conduit Avenue. They identified themselves as detectives before taking cash.
Authorities said the suspect grabbed a 30-year-old woman from behind, pulled down her pants before throwing her to the ground, punching her in the face and sexually assaulting her.
The Tri-State Area has experienced a mild winter thus far and some believe it could be the reason crime numbers are up in the first month of this year as compared to last.
Police are asking for the public's help in tracking down a serial burglar who appears to have developed a comfort zone on East 18th Street in Manhattan.
Former police detective Tom Lane came up with the idea for PropertyRoom.com and said you can find just about anything and everything for sale on the site, all starting at just $1.
Police are looking for the husband of a 33-year-old woman found dead in her Astoria home.
2011 was the first time since 1963 that murders in Brooklyn dropped below 200.
They say the same guy has knocked over 15 apartments. Police say he typically enters through the window, either climbing down from the rooftop or using the fire escape.
Authorities said the incident happened on Wednesday around 6:30 p.m. on West 190th Street between Aqueduct Avenue and Grand Avenue.
There are 243 new underground crime fighters in New York City. Even though they've only been on the job for a couple of weeks, these subway cops are making a big difference.
Authorities say that on January 18 around 2:45 p.m. a man pointed a silver firearm at a Honda Civic while a 16-year-old boy, 15-year-old boy and 50-year-old man were sitting inside.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An investigation is underway into how a man and a dog died inside a mobile veterinary van in Flushing, Queens, on Sunday.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An investigation is underway into how a man and a dog died inside a mobile veterinary van in Flushing, Queens, on Sunday.
Sunday morning marked the end of an era in New York City, as Timothy Cardinal Dolan presided over his last Mass as archbishop after nearly 17 years in the post.
A woman's remains were found Sunday in the basement of a building on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, according to police.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said a total of 14 people have died outside during the dangerously cold weather. New single-room shelters are now open for people experiencing homelessness.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
The extreme cold temperatures have been causing water main breaks across New York and New Jersey.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
We're learning more about Dan Sohail, the man charged with repeatedly ramming his car into Chabad Headquarters in Brooklyn on Jan. 28.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
The suspect accused of killing his ex-girlfriend on Long Island in November 2025 has been deemed not competent to stand trial.
Fire departments across New York are warning about a "historic collapse" in volunteer firefighter staffing, which they say is causing a public safety crisis.
New York's governor is taking aim at ICE with a bill that would outlaw state and local police cooperation with the agency on civil enforcement.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said a total of 14 people have died outside during the dangerously cold weather. New single-room shelters are now open for people experiencing homelessness.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday announced a new crop of commissioners who will be at the helm of some of the city's most vital departments.
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
The Senators beat the Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Roman Josi scored with 1:14 remaining in the game to lift the Predators past the Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says we could see temperatures around the freezing mark through the middle of the week. A second, slightly larger snow event is possible on Friday.
Prosecutors say a Queens girl was groomed online and then kidnapped in just seven days. CBS News New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi reveals how predators operate, and how parents can stop them.
An emergency meeting was held Sunday night in Hoboken to inform concerned residents of their rights. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the details.
Police say a second man and dog survived. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke with a customer who says the vet who survived is known for providing low-cost services, helping save many pets.
Efforts to restore power in Park Slope on Sunday were being hampered by the biting cold. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
