NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The NYPD released surveillance footage Thursday asking for the public's help to identify a man wanted in connection with a $9 million grand larceny scam on the Upper West Side.
According to officials, a 67-year-old man was targeted after receiving a fake computer security alert claiming his financial assets were compromised. The victim was manipulated into making multiple transactions totaling $9 million to purchase several gold bars meant to "secure" his funds.
On April 16, 2025, the victim met the unidentified suspect near West 81st Street and Broadway, handed over the gold bars, and the suspect fled on foot.
No physical injuries were reported, and police are continuing their search for the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
