The New York City Police Department’s 102nd Precinct is actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a vehicle theft that occurred in South Richmond Hill. The incident took place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, around 10 a.m. in broad daylight. According to police reports, the suspect approached a Honda Accord parked at 94-31 118th Street, located just south of Atlantic Avenue, and found the keys left in the ignition. The individual allegedly entered the vehicle and drove approximately one mile east toward the vicinity of 101st Avenue and 131st Street. During the theft, a five-year-old boy was present in the backseat. The child managed to exit the moving or stopped vehicle and escaped unharmed. The suspect then fled the scene in an unknown direction. Following the incident, Emergency Medical Services responded to transport the youngster to Queens Hospital Center in Jamaica as a precautionary measure to ensure no injuries were sustained; the boy was released in stable condition. The NYPD has released surveillance footage showing the suspect walking along 118th Street. He is described as having a light complexion and a black mustache, and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark-colored pants. Authorities have classified the incident as grand larceny auto. A reward of up to $3,500 is available for information leading to the suspect’s arrest and indictment. The public is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit tips via the Crime Stoppers website or X at @NYPDTips. All information provided is kept strictly confidential.