Package Thief Raids Rego Park Building Lobby, Chokes Tenant: NYPD

REGO PARK, QUEENS — A man who attacked and robbed a woman in the lobby of her Forest Hills apartment building two weeks ago is accused of striking again.

Police said the same man choked a 78-year-old woman Sunday evening in her Rego Park apartment building lobby, then took several packages that were laying there.

The robbery happened in a building near Queens Boulevard and 67th Drive, the NYPD said in a news release Tuesday.

Police didn't provide specifics on the contents of the stolen packages.

The first robbery unfolded midday on July 28 in a residential building near 64th Avenue and 98th Street, according to police.

In that case, the man grabbed a 72-year-old woman's neck and took her jewelry and $60.

WANTED for ROBBERY: Know him? On 8/9 at 7:30 pm, near Queens Blvd & 67 Drive in Queens a 78-year-old victim was in her lobby when he approached her & began to choke her. He then fled with packages from the lobby. If you have any info, call/DM @NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/HdNvAvC73M
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) August 12, 2020