Don’t Leave Your Property Unattended! A Man Stole A Cell Phone And Credit Card In Gourmanoff Cafe Inn

Police are asking for assistance in finding a man that stole a cell phone and credit card from a table in Gourmanoff Cafe Inn, at 1029 Brighton Beach Avenue, on September 28.

The incident took place at around 3:30pm. The victim, an 18-year-old woman, left her cell phone and credit card at her table when she stepped away. The thief took the stuff and left the restaurant in an unknown direction, according to police.

He is described as being about 45-years-old, white, 5’9″ tall, and 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, light blue jeans, and white sneakers, according to police.

There has been a number of credit card robberies in the area. Last week, alone, we reported on two separate cases of people getting their cards stolen. We urge our readers to be vigilant and careful with their property because there are people looking to steal cards.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). 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. All calls are strictly confidential.