Prospect Heights, NY --Police are asking for the public's assistance in finding two men wanted for an armed robbery that occurred within the 77th Precinct.
On Monday, Nov. 12 at approximately 9:45 a.m., the suspects approached a man standing on the 4 Train platform and threatened him with a box cutter. The suspects then fled with the man's cell phone.
Both suspects are described as black males between the ages of 18 and 21 years old, standing between 6-feet and 6-foot-3 and weighing between 190 and 200 pounds. One suspect wore a grey jacket, blue jeans and a black cap, while the other was wearing a red hooded sweater, blue jeans and a grey wool hat.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website atwww.nypdcrimestoppers.com
or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.All calls are strictly confidential.
Reported by Patch 17 hours ago.