Crime & Safety

Cops Looking For Suspects in Home Depot Tool Heist

Cops are asking for the public's assistance in finding the following suspects who are wanted in connection with a grand larceny that took place within the confines of the 79th Precinct. 

The details are as follows: 

On Thursday, April 18,  at 5:45 p.m., five male black suspects entered a Home Depot, located at 585 De Kalb Avenue, and entered the tool section of the store.  One of the male suspects acted as lookout while another suspect removed tools from the shelves and placed them into shopping carts. 

The three remaining suspects distracted the store security guards as the other suspects fled the location with the tools. There are photos and videos of the suspects (4 of 5) in the tool section are above. 

Anyone with information in regard to this incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8447).  The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM  or by texting their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM All calls are strictly confidential.


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