Photo courtesy of the NYPD
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the people seen in the attached photo who they say are wanted in connection with a robbery pattern identified in Fordham Heights, The Bronx and in Midtown Manhattan South.
The first incident occurred in Midtown Manhattan South. Police said that on Monday, Nov. 20, at around 1.10 a.m., the victim, a 60-year-old male cab driver became engaged in a dispute with three unidentified passengers in his vehicle in the vicinity of 412 Lexington Avenue.
“Acting in concert, the passengers displayed a firearm and forcibly removed the victim’s cell phone,” a police spokesperson said. “The passengers fled into the Grand Central – 42 Street subway station.” Police said the victim was uninjured following the incident.
The second incident was reported in The Bronx’s 46th Precinct. Police said that on Monday, Nov. 20, at around 3.07 a.m., the victim, a 59-year-old male cab driver dropped off three unidentified passengers at the intersection of Ryer Avenue and East 180th Street in Fordham Heights (46th Precinct).
“Acting in concert, the passengers displayed a firearm and demanded the victim’s property,” a police spokesperson said. “The passengers forcibly removed the victim’s wallet containing $210 and cell phone. The passengers then fled on foot.” Police said the victim was uninjured following the incident.
Police said the first person is described as female, is around 5 feet, 7 inches tall, has a light complexion and a slim build. They said she was last seen wearing a black jacket, a green top, green tights, and black and white sneakers.
Police said the second person is also described as female, is around 5 feet, 5 inches tall, has a light complexion, a heavy build, and black and red braids. They said she was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants, and brown fur slippers.
Police said the third person is also described as female, is around 5 feet, 7 inches tall, has a dark complexion, and a heavy build. They said she was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket and black pants.
Anyone with information in regard to these incidents 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 at https://crimestoppers.
All calls are strictly confidential.
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