The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the following five individuals wanted in connection to a robbery within the confines of the 41 Precinct in Bronx / Transit District 12.
The following has been reported to police.
On September 21, 2019 at approximately 0215 hours, Individual #1 and Individual #2 approached the 25 year-old male inside the East 149 Street subway station on the southbound “6” train platform. The individuals proceeded to display a knife and removed the victim’s the backpack, which contained his wallet, three credit cards and $1000 in cash.
The victim attempted to follow the individuals where he is engaged by Individual #3, Individual #4, and Individual #5.
The individuals proceeded to remove the victim’s phone, Metrocard, headphones, and jacket. One of the individuals punches the victim and they flee the subway station to parts unknown.
The victim refused medical attention.
Surveillance photographs of the suspects are attached and available at DCPI.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the NYPD‘s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1–800–577–TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1–888–57–PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers‘ website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All tips will be kept strictly confidential.
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