This Man Stole $9 Million in Gold Bars on the Upper West Side, Police Say
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- In April 2025, a 67-year-old New Yorker was tricked into handing over $9 million in gold bars near 81st Street and Broadway on the Upper West Side.
- The victim was instructed online to purchase and deliver the gold bars, believing his financial assets were at risk due to a computer alert.
- After receiving the gold, the second man fled on foot, leading police to classify the incident as an online fraud and grand larceny.
- Over a year and a half later, the NYPD is seeking public assistance to identify the suspect involved in the theft.
