Nypd police line, crime scene.
NYPD police line, crime scene.

Man Robbed at Gunpoint in the Bronx of Phone and Wallet

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May 20, 2024

BRONX, NY—Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying three males connected to an armed robbery that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 27. At around 3:40 AM, at the northwest corner of East 135 Street and Brook Avenue, the suspects, all described as approximately 6 feet tall, confronted a 27-year-old male. Displaying a firearm, they demanded and took the victim’s phone and wallet before fleeing in a vehicle east on 134 Street. The victim was not physically harmed during the incident.

Man robbed at gunpoint in the bronx of phone and wallet
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The first suspect is described as having a light complexion, medium build, and long braids. The other two suspects both have dark complexions and long dreadlocks.

Media depicting the individuals involved has been released and is available through DCPI. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA.

Tips can also be submitted online on the Crime Stoppers website or via Twitter @NYPDTips.

Phil Stilton

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