Group wanted in chain snatching pattern in The Bronx

Police say it started on Aug. 10 with the most recent incident last Monday in Mott Haven.

News 12 Staff

Aug 29, 2025, 10:02 AM

Updated 3 hr ago

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Police are searching for the group of people accused of multiple chain snatchings across The Bronx.
Police say it started on Aug. 10 with the most recent incident last Monday in Mott Haven.
Police say the group uses a similar method in all the robberies. They approach and forcefully pull the chains off their victims' necks, injuring some of them in the process.
In some cases, they used a dark blue minivan to get away.
Four incidents were reported and three of the victims were women.