The police are asking the public for help in finding and identifying a man wanted in connection to a series of incidents where he took hopeful renters' money in the 110th Precinct, which covers Corona and Elmhurst in Queens.
Here's a list of the incidents and how much was taken:
1) 10/21/11, 1600 hours, location: 94-17 42 Ave, victim: F/H/32, USC taken: $1500
2) 10/21/11, 0800 hours, location: 94-17 42 Ave, victim: M/H/27, USC taken: $1650
3) 11/12/11, 0800 hours, location: 41-80 Denman Street, victim: M/H/28, USC taken: $1600
4) 11/29/11, 1030 hours, location: 100-22 40 Road, victim: F/H/43, USC taken: $1400
5) 11/25/11, 0700 hours, location: 100-22 40 Road, victim: M/H/28, USC taken: $1500
6) 11/29/11, 1030 hours, location: 100-22 40 Road, victim: F, USC taken: $2300
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 30s, around 5'8"-5'11" tall, and150 pounds with dark hair. Here's a brief video of the suspect:
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
Sadly, the fake apartment scam is nothing new. If an apartment is asking for a cash security deposit, be VERY wary.
