NYPD Seeking Group Involved in Armed Robbery in Queens

NYPD Seeking Group Involved in Armed Robbery in Queens
A New York City Police (NYPD) officer stands guard near the finish line ahead of the 2016 New York City Marathon in Central Park in the Manhattan borough of New York

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying individuals involved in a robbery that took place on Thursday, August 24.

At around 9:00 pm, unknown individuals approached two male victims, aged 37 and 24, in front of 97-18 80 Street.

The suspects displayed a firearm and forcibly took a cellphone and $200 from the victims before fleeing on foot. No injuries were reported.

The New York City Police Department is actively investigating the incident.

Anyone with information that could assist in identifying the suspects is encouraged to come forward.

NYPD Seeking Group Involved in Armed Robbery in Queens