Williamsburg Theft Steals $1,100 in Cash From Car and Gets Away: Cops

WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN — The cops are looking for a man they say got into another man's parked and unlocked car in Williamsburg early Sunday morning and stole $1,100 in cash, two checks, and clothing.

The NYPD said the incident occurred at around 7 a.m. in front of 350 Roebling Ave., an apartment building that houses L'Chaim Kosher Wines and Spirits on the ground floor.

Police describe the suspect as a black man, 18 to 24 years old, 5'9'' to 5'1'' and 130 to 160 lbs. The suspect was last seen wearing a black jacket with white stripes on the sleeves, blue jeans, and dark boots, police said.

Cops are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting your tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

Photo courtesy of NYPD, lead photo via Google Maps