Crime & Safety

Police on the Hunt for Daycare Center Bandit

Man robs daycare center on Sunday; Police are seeking public's assistance

81st Precinct Police are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted for a robbery of a Bed-Stuy daycare center.

According to police, the suspect -- described as a a black male, bald, between 35-45 years old, 5 feet 10", 230 pounds -- was caught on video burglarizing the Child Prodigy Learning Center, located at 1001 Broadway, on Sunday, August 26 at approximately 1:00 p.m.

The suspect forced his way into the location while the employees were on break, removed some property, and fled on foot, police reported.

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If you have any information leading to the arrest of this supsect, please call the 81st Pct. at 718-574-0411. All calls are kept strictly confidential.

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