NEW YORK CITY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying individuals connected to a recent robbery pattern in Queens.
On Thursday, April 13, at around 11 pm, four unknown individuals carried out two separate robberies in quick succession.
In the first incident, the suspects entered a store at 214-57 Jamaica Avenue, where they demanded money and brandished firearms. One of the suspects struck a 38-year-old male victim in the hand with the firearm before the group proceeded to steal $2800 from the register. The second incident occurred just minutes later at 210-25 Jamaica Avenue.
The group again demanded money and displayed a firearm. They punched a 17-year-old victim in the face before taking $1000 from the register. In both cases, the suspects fled the scene in a silver Kia Optima.
The first three suspects are still at large, with the NYPD providing descriptions for each. The fourth suspect, 22-year-old Anthony Myers of Queens, has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including robbery, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of stolen property, and harassment.
The NYPD is urging anyone with information about the robbery pattern or the three remaining suspects to call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit their tips online at the Crime Stoppers website. All calls are strictly confidential.
