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Crime Watch: Webb Ave. Armed Robbery

Officers from the 52nd Precinct were called to 2500 Webb Ave. after an armed robbery was reported on Dec. 27. The victim said the suspect produced a silver firearm at just before 2:45 p.m. and took the victim’s cell phone. Police were looking for the armed bandit, described as a male Black, 6 feet tall and dressed in all black.

Editor’s Note: Anyone with information in regard to any of these crimes can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit tips at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577.

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