NCPD Says Garden City Park Man Robbed Woman After Falsely Claiming to be Cop
The Third Squad reports on an arrest of a Garden City Park man for a Robbery that occurred on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM in Garden City Park.
According to Detectives, a 44-year-old female was walking eastbound on 4th Street when defendant Alif Chowdhury, 33, of 203 Nassau Boulevard, presented what appeared to be a badge and stated that he was a Police Officer.
Defendant Alif Chowdhury began to verbally yell at the victim before forcefully taking a phone from her hand before attempting to restrain her.
The victim was able to flee the scene and contact Nassau County Police. No injuries reported at scene.
Following an investigation, defendant Alif Chowdhury was located at his place of residence and placed under arrest without further incident.
Defendant Alif Chowdhury is charged with Robbery 3rd degree and Criminal Impersonation of a Police Officer 1st degree. He will be arraigned on Friday, June 2, 2023 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.