Stolen From Silk Road Cycles: Bicycle

When I see things such as this I cannot help but think of what a very famous bank robber (and Greenpointer) Slick Willie Sutton once told a reporter when queried about his avocation:

…because that’s where the money is*

In any case, you know what to do readers: if you see this bicycle please contact the folks at Silk Road Cycles— and the 94th Precinct: (718) 349 8234.

Miss Heather

P.S.: On a (somewhat) related note here is an item which was forwarded to me via a tipster regarding a rather prolific pair of bank robbers. Note item #5, as it came to pass in Greenpoint.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a M/B or M/H wanted in connection with 15 bank robberies that occurred in the confines of the Brooklyn North, Brooklyn South, and Queens South Boroughs.

The suspect is a M/B or M/H, 5’9″-6’01”, 20-30’s, and wears a hat or baseball cap, a scarf or bandanna, sunglasses, various types of gloves, a hooded outer garment, various pants or jeans, and work boots.

See attached pictures (#1 from Incident #3, #2 from Incident #12).

Incident #1 – On December 22, 2010, at approximately 1557 hours, at Chase Bank located at 506 Kings Highway, in the confines of the 061 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.

Incident #2 – On December 30, 2010, at approximately 1540 hours, at Chase Bank located at 1521 Kings Highway, in the confines of the 061 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.

Incident #3 – On January 7, 2011, at approximately 1643 hours, at Chase Bank located at 1240 Liberty Avenue, in the confines of the 075 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.

Incident #4 – On January 11, 2011, at approximately 1444 hours, at Chase Bank located at 2100 Linden Boulevard, in the confines of the 075 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.

Incident #5 – On January 20, 2011, at approximately 1625 hours, at Apple Bank located at 776 Manhattan Avenue, in the confines of the 094 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.

Incident #6 – On January 22, 2011, at approximately 1326 hours, at Chase Bank located at 2401 Ralph Avenue, in the confines of 063 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.

Incident #7 – On January 25, 2011, at approximately 1500 hrs, at Chase Bank located at 533 5th Avenue, in the confines of the 078 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank without receiving any U.S. currency.

Incident #8 – On January 29, 2011, at approximately 1450 hours, at Chase Bank located at 127 7th Avenue, in the confines of the 078 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.

Incident #9 – On February 7, 2011, at approximately 1045 hours, at Chase Bank located at 6501 18th Avenue, in the confines of the 062 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank without receiving any U.S. currency.

Incident #10 – On February 7, 2011, at approximately 1215 hours, at Citibank located at 133-07 Rockaway Boulevard, in the confines of the 106 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank without receiving any U.S. currency.

Incident #11 – On June 14, 2011, at approximately 1500 hours, at Chase Bank located at 1640 86th Street, in the confines of the 062 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.

Incident #12 – On June 17, 2011, at approximately 1625 hours, at Capital One Bank located at 2102 Ralph Avenue, in the confines of the 063 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.

Incident #13 – On June 22, 2011, at approximately 1725 hours, at Capital One Bank located at 2123 Avenue U, in the confines of the 061 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.

Incident #14 – On June 23, 2011, at approximately 1610 hours, at Chase Bank located at 159 5th Avenue, in the confines of the 078 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.

Incident #15 – On July 1, 2011, at approximately 1445 hours, at Chase Bank located at 210 Flushing Avenue, in the confines of the 088 Precinct. The suspect entered the bank, passed a demand note, and fled the bank on foot.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers’ website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

*This is disputed. However, Mr. Sutton did say this about banks:

Go where the money is…and go there often.