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Burglary suspect strikes Manhattan 11 times: NYPD – Metro US

Burglary suspect strikes Manhattan 11 times: NYPD

Investigators are tracking a man linked to at least 11 burglaries in Midtown Manhattan in 2014.

Cops said Thursday that the alleged robber last struck two homes on Dec. 20, making off with an Apple iPod, digital camera, a leather portfolio and a Burberry watch from an apartment on East 51st Street.

His second stop between 6:15 and 6:25 p.m. on East 50th Street that same day was a bust, and he fled without any property.

Days earlier, the burglar broke into three apartments on East 55th Street and ran off with various Apple products from each home.

Investigators also tied tied the same man to a series of robberies in the same neighborhood in February 2014. During that spree, the residents reported stolen Nikon cameras, a laptop and $1,150 in cash from an office.

Newly released photos of the suspect showed him to be a black man wearing a grey jacket and gray beanie.

Police ask that anyone with information about the suspect or burglaries call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or text tips to to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.