Police are searching for two suspects accused of robbing a man at hammer-point before stealing his moped and cellphone in Queens.
Queens, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon outside 95-15 77 Street in Queens.
According to the NYPD, the incident happened at approximately 4:15 p.m. when a 32-year-old man was approached by two unidentified individuals. Investigators said one of the suspects displayed a hammer before the pair forcibly stole the victim’s moped and cellphone and fled southbound on 77 Street.
Suspects fled with stolen property
Authorities said the suspects escaped with the victim’s moped and cellphone. No injuries were reported in the Crime Stoppers alert, and police have not released descriptions of the suspects.
The investigation remains active as detectives work to identify those responsible for the robbery.
NYPD requests public assistance
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or by messaging @NYPDTips on X. All calls are kept strictly confidential.
Key Points
- Two suspects allegedly robbed a 32-year-old man outside 95-15 77 Street in Queens Tuesday at about 4:15 p.m.
- One suspect displayed a hammer before the pair stole the victim’s moped and cellphone.
- The suspects fled southbound on 77 Street, and the NYPD is seeking information from the public.
Related: Queens, 77 Street, Robbery, Moped, NYPD Crime Stoppers
