BROOKLYN, NY – Police are seeking two suspects who robbed an 18-year-old man after threatening him and simulating a firearm earlier this month in the Bay Ridge area.
The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on November 15 near 85th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway, according to the NYPD.
Investigators said the victim was approached by two unidentified men who demanded his belongings and pretended to have a gun.
The pair fled the scene on foot eastbound on 85th Street after stealing the victim’s jacket. No injuries were reported.
Suspect descriptions released
The first suspect is described as a male last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, black jacket, gray sweatpants, and black sneakers.
The second suspect is described as a male last seen wearing a blue sweater, black vest, blue sweatpants, and white sneakers.
NYPD asks public for assistance
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or text 274637 (CRIMES) and enter TIP577.
Two suspects are being sought after robbing an 18-year-old man of his jacket by simulating a firearm near Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn.