Police Seek Man in Nine NYC Business Burglaries
Authorities are looking for a suspect accused of breaking into nine businesses across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Property Crime
Police are seeking a man suspected of burglarizing nine businesses across New York City, taking cash from registers and causing thousands of dollars in damage. Stolen and damaged property is estimated at more than $7,000 across the incidents.
Why it matters
The string of burglaries spanning multiple boroughs puts small business owners in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens on alert. Police are asking the public for information that could help identify the suspect.
Police are actively seeking a suspect in the nine burglaries, with no arrest reported as of the latest update. Authorities have not publicly announced charges or a court date in connection with the incidents.
The players
New York Police Department
The NYPD is the primary law enforcement agency for New York City, responsible for investigating the burglaries and seeking the suspect.
The details
The suspect allegedly tampered with a lock at 818 60 St. and cut through a fabric door at 5311 7 Ave. to gain entry. In another incident, he entered 3072 Brighton 1 St. through a window and ransacked the location.
Timeline
Oct. 17: Burglary at 808 Lexington Ave. in Manhattan, just after 4:50 a.m.
Oct. 19: Burglary at 231 East 53 St. in Manhattan.
Oct. 23: Burglary at 28-44 31 St. in Queens, just before 7 a.m.
Oct. 24: Attempted burglary at 33 Greenwich Ave. in Manhattan using a hammer.
Nov. 6, 2026: Police publicly seek the suspect and ask for information.
Legal Context
Multi-borough burglary series like this one are typically tracked through the NYPD's CompStat system, which maps reported incidents by precinct to identify patterns. Linking separate incidents across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens depends on that kind of cross-precinct reporting.
Business owners in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens may want to review lock and window security, since the suspect targeted both locked doors and windows. Residents who recognize the suspect or have relevant information are encouraged to contact police.
The takeaway
Small businesses can reduce burglary risk by checking locks and windows regularly and by reporting any suspicious activity to police promptly. Tips that help identify the suspect may aid the investigation.
Further reading
For more on similar cases, see Property Crime coverage across New York City.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News 12 - Brooklyn.
