AMHERST — The Amherst Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of stealing a pair of cell phones on Tuesday.

According to Amherst PD, the 5-foot, 9-inch black male stole a victim’s cell phone during an argument around 10:20 pm. He then took the victim’s juvenile son’s cell phone as he was trying to take a photograph of the fleeing suspect.

The suspect is believed to be between 30-40 years old. He was wearing a black t-shirt, camouflage pants, and a gold chain with a round gold pendant. He left the scene in a newer model black Chevy Malibu with tinted windows and gold plates. He was accompanied by a black female.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has any information related to this is asked to crime call the Amherst Police Detective Bureau at 689-1329 or email to tips@apdny.org or text to 562-TIPS and reference CNO 16-642878-DQ



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