Police need your help finding two suspects wanted in at least four armed robberies on the Lower East Side. Here’s the information the NYPD provided about each incident:
- Wednesday, June 29th, 10:25 p.m. — the suspects followed the victim a (a 30-year old Asian man), into a building on the Lower East Side (address not provided). They stole keys, money and a cell phone.
- Thursday, July 14th, 2:15 a.m.– the suspects approached the victim (a 26-year old white male) in front of 283 Mott Street. An MP3 player and keys were stolen.
- Thursday, July 14th, 2:35 a.m.– the suspects approached the victims a (23-year old white female and 1 30-year old white male) at the corner of Rivington and Ridge streets. The victims’ handbags containing money, cell phones and credit cards were taken.
- Wednesday, August 3rd, 8:57 p.m.– the suspects approached the victim (a 64-year old Asian male), in the rear of 250 Clinton Street. The victim’s wallet was stolen. The suspects then fled the location.
The NYPD has surveillance video of the suspects (see above for a freeze frame from that video). The first suspect is described as a Black man, 18-25 years old, about 5’10″ with a thin build. The second suspect is approximately the same age, standing about 5’6″ with a thin build.
If you have information for police call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.
