NYPD Aide Charged in Bronx Diner Theft
A 58-year-old NYPD civilian employee faces grand larceny and petit larceny charges after allegedly taking an envelope of cash and checks at a Concourse restaurant.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Property Crime
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NYPD Senior Police Administrative Aide Elizabeth Gordon, 58, was arrested for allegedly stealing an envelope containing roughly $4,000 in cash and checks at Eating Tree, a Jamaican restaurant in the Concourse section of the Bronx. The NYPD suspended Gordon following her arrest.
Why it matters
The case involves a civilian employee of the city's largest police department, raising questions about conduct among personnel in public-facing roles. Surveillance video captured the alleged taking, which the charges now put before Bronx Criminal Court.
Gordon is charged with grand larceny and petit larceny, with her arraignment in Bronx Criminal Court pending as of Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The case remains at the charging stage, and no plea or court ruling has been reported.
The players
NYPD
The New York City Police Department is the largest municipal police force in the United States, and it suspended Gordon following her arrest.
Elizabeth Gordon
Elizabeth Gordon is a 58-year-old NYPD Senior Police Administrative Aide who was arrested and charged in connection with the alleged theft.
The details
Surveillance video shows Gordon, who was off duty, taking an envelope after a 28-year-old man dropped it on the floor of Eating Tree around 11:10 a.m. on October 26, 2025. The restaurant is located on Gerard Avenue near East 161st Street in the Concourse neighborhood.
Timeline
Oct. 26, 2025: The envelope theft was captured on surveillance video at about 11:10 a.m.
Nov. 4, 2026: Gordon was arrested, and her arraignment in Bronx Criminal Court was pending.
Legal Context
Grand larceny charges under New York Penal Law apply to theft above a dollar threshold, and the alleged $4,000 taken here is being prosecuted under those existing categories. The case falls within the routine property-crime docket of Bronx Criminal Court, where such charges are heard alongside other theft cases.
Residents and businesses in the Concourse area should be aware of the alleged theft at a local restaurant, which underscores the importance of securing cash and checks. The case also illustrates that municipal employees face the same charges as any other resident when accused of theft.
The takeaway
Businesses handling cash and checks should secure them promptly, since a dropped envelope can become a theft within moments. The case shows that accused employees face the same charging process as anyone else.
What happens next
Gordon's arraignment in Bronx Criminal Court was scheduled to proceed after Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Further reading
For more on theft and fraud cases across the five boroughs, see Property Crime coverage in New York City.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily News.
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