Repeat Burglar with Long Criminal Record Strikes NYC Kosher Stores, Remains at Large

New York — Angelo Robinson, 61, a longtime burglar with a criminal record dating back to the 1980s and five prior prison sentences, has continued targeting kosher delis and grocery stores on the Sabbath and Jewish holidays, law enforcement sources told the NY Post that Despite multiple arrests, he remains free.

Authorities say Robinson allegedly stole $30,000 from Kosher Korner in Gravesend on Yom Kippur 2024 using a sawzall to break into the store. Weeks later, he reportedly broke into Jerusalem Glatt on King’s Highway, cutting alarm wires and opening a safe to take $107,000. Security footage shows him wearing a hazmat suit and ski mask during the burglaries.

Robinson was arrested on Oct. 16 and faces multiple charges, including burglary, grand larceny, trespassing, and possession of stolen property. In one case, a fingerprint match wasn’t submitted to prosecutors in time, resulting in his release on his own recognizance.

Store owners voiced frustration at the repeat crimes. Jerusalem Glatt owner Danny Farah said, “The system isn’t working — he needs to be behind bars for a long time.”

The NYPD confirmed the investigation is ongoing and warned Robinson may be connected to other recent burglaries in Brooklyn. His repeated rooftop entries, prolonged safe break-ins, and elaborate methods have been captured on video, highlighting his persistence and the challenges law enforcement faces in stopping him.