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BRONX, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying individuals wanted in connection with a string of robberies in the Bronx. The incidents, which occurred across multiple locations within the 40th Precinct, all involved suspects brandishing knives and robbing victims on the street.

The first robbery took place on Saturday, September 28, at around 1:50 a.m. near Bruckner Boulevard and Brook Avenue. A 25-year-old man reported being approached by two individuals who displayed a knife and stole his belongings before fleeing eastbound on East 134th Street. The victim was unharmed.

Later that morning, at approximately 6:00 a.m., a second robbery occurred near 3rd Avenue and East 139th Street. Police say a 25-year-old man was similarly approached by two individuals who displayed a knife and took his property. The suspects fled northbound on 3rd Avenue. No injuries were reported.

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Two days later, on September 30 at about 9:05 p.m., an 18-year-old male was robbed in front of 609 Jackson Avenue. Police reported that two suspects approached the victim, displayed a knife, and forcibly took his belongings. The victim sustained injuries to his right hand and left knee but did not require hospitalization. The suspects fled the scene on Westchester Avenue.

Another violent robbery occurred on October 1 around 1:00 a.m. near Willis Avenue and East 138th Street. A 29-year-old man told police that he was approached by two individuals who brandished a knife, punched him in the face, and kicked him after knocking him to the ground. The suspects stole his property and fled on foot along Willis Avenue. The victim was later transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in stable condition.

The most recent incident in this pattern happened on October 4 at approximately 5:30 p.m. in front of 438 East 148th Street. An 18-year-old male was approached by a group of five individuals who displayed a knife and forcibly removed his property. The suspects fled westbound on East 148th Street. The victim did not report any injuries.

The NYPD has released media images related to the suspects from the October 4 incident and is urging anyone with information about the individuals or these incidents to contact authorities.

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