Elderly Couple Thwarts Rolex Scam in Manhattan

Attempted Rolex Scam

• 🎯 An elderly couple in Manhattan was targeted by con artists posing as tourists seeking directions.
• 💡 The scammers, a man and a woman, attempted to trade a knockoff Rolex for the real one on the husband's wrist.

The Couple's Resistance

• 🧠 Larry Schwarz, 87, recognized the situation as a con and refused to be a victim.
• ⚡ When the female con artist tried to pull his hand into the SUV, Larry physically resisted, using a boxing technique to push her away.
• 🚗 The suspects fled in their vehicle as Larry let go to avoid being dragged.

Aftermath and Investigation

• ⚠️ Both Larry and his wife, Joanna, sustained minor bruises during the scuffle.
• 🛠️ The couple initially took Larry's damaged Rolex to be repaired before reporting the incident to the police.
• 🔍 Police are investigating the incident as part of a potential citywide robbery pattern and have forwarded the case to the NYPD's financial crimes unit.
• 💔 Larry expressed disappointment, stating he enjoys helping tourists but will no longer take such chances.