NYPD Requests Public Help in Identifying Suspects in Queens Retail Grand Larceny Pattern – 109 Precinct

Sweet Smelling Sneaker, Perfume Thieves Stole Over $5K in Items from Target, Macy’s

By Staff Reporter

Queens Voice

February 26, 2026

QUEENS, NY - The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a group of individuals wanted in connection with a series of grand larceny incidents in the 109 Precinct. Authorities say these thefts occurred at local retail stores in Queens, targeting high-value items like sneakers and designer perfume.

According to police reports, the first incident in this retail theft pattern happened on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Target on College Point Boulevard. Surveillance footage shows unidentified suspects stealing 16 pairs of sneakers valued at approximately $1,000 before fleeing the store on foot.

Just a few days later, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, the same group—or possibly the same suspects—entered Macy’s at Roosevelt Avenue. Police say they stole 11 bottles of perfume worth $2,700, again fleeing the scene on foot without causing any harm.

The pattern continued exactly one week later, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with another theft at the same Macy’s location. This time, the suspects made off with 11 more bottles of perfume valued at $1,600, following the same method of escape.

Police are now asking residents and shoppers in Queens to review the surveillance images and video media from the February 1 and February 12 incidents, which are available through the NYPD’s Detective Communications and Public Information (DCPI) office. 

Anyone who can identify the suspects is urged to contact the NYPD’s 109 Precinct with tips regarding grand larceny in Queens retail stores.

This series of grand larcenies in Queens retail stores highlights a concerning trend in the area, and authorities are emphasizing the importance of community involvement in solving retail theft crimes. 

Anyone with information regarding 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 https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips. 

All calls are confidential.