Xbox stolen by gunman

NEW ROCHELLE – A man, who met up with another individual with the intent of selling his Xbox gaming system, had a rude awakening with the potential buyer pulled a gun and stole the device.

The incident occurred around 9 p.m. in the vicinity of 112 Seventh Street in New Rochelle on Thursday, November 19.

The two arranged to meet on the “Offer Up” app.

The suspect was described as a black man, about six-feet, two-inches tall, heavyset, and wearing a black sweatshirt, white surgical mask, and carrying a Louis Vuitton messenger bag.

Police said the incident is similar to a robbery reported to New Rochelle Police on Sunday, November 15.

Anyone with information about those incidents is asked to call New Rochelle Police Department’s General Investigations Unit at 914-654-2270.

Hank Gross

Hank Gross is the founder of Mid-Hudson News and a veteran journalist with over five decades of experience covering the Hudson Valley. A graduate of SUNY Oneonta, where he began his career in broadcasting, Hank has worked across radio, TV, and print media since 1970. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including an Associated Press “Best Newscast” award and recognition as a “Pillar of the Community” by the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center. He lives in Middletown with his wife, Virginia.