On April 23, 2008, a Capitol One Branch, in Manhattan, was robbed by a black male, who passed a note to a teller. The man exited the bank with almost $3,000.00 in cash and fled on foot. A civilian entering the Tramway entrance in Manhattan phoned 911 about a suspicious male. The description of that man matched the description of the man who robbed the bank. He then boarded the Tram toward Roosevelt Island. NYPD detectives from the Major Case Squad relayed information to our Agency and, a day later, a suspect fitting the description was apprehended by Lt. Yee. He was turned over to the case detectives and arraigned on Bank Robbery charges.

On May 5, 2008, Lt. Yee was commended for his brave actions and given an award by the 19th Precinct Community Council. We are all proud of Lt. Yee and I am particularly happy to have him on our force.

On May 17, 2008, Lt. Yee and the other officers at Public Safety will receive awards at our Annual Commendation Ceremony at 12:30 in the plaza at 591 Main Street. All are invited to attend.

Keith Guerra
Director of Public Safety