$1K Necklace Swiped From Woman’s Neck In Chelsea: NYPD

CHELSEA, NY - A 39-year-old woman saw her pricey necklace swiped from under her nose — literally — Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

The victim was walking in front of 215 West 17th St. about 5:11 p.m. when a male assailant forcibly removed the item from her neck, causing her to fall to the ground, police said.

The assailant then fled the area on a blue moped eastbound on West 17th Street, police said. The necklace is valued at about $960. The victim sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention.

The suspect is described as a man last seen wearing black pants, a black jacket and a black ski mask.

Earlier this month, a 44-year-old woman saw her purse snatched in Chelsea by a moped-driving duo.

As of Monday, New York City has 13,095 reported robbery incidents so far in 2023, according to city data. That's down about 5.4 percent from the same time the previous year.

In the 10th precinct where the robbery took place, police have seen 111 robbery incidents so far in 2023. That’s compared to 124 reported this time last year.