Two Sought for Robbery in Rego Park

September 20, 2023
New York City Police Department dispatched to crime scene.
New York City Police Department dispatched to crime scene.

NEW YORK, NY – Two unidentified males are wanted in connection to a double robbery near Austin Street and 63rd Drive.

On September 15, at around 11:05 p.m., two male victims were approached by two unknown males who demanded money. One of the assailants assaulted a 27-year-old man, taking his debit card and cash.

The second assailant robbed a 24-year-old man of his debit card and money. The suspects fled on foot towards the 63rd Drive train station. The 27-year-old sustained minor injuries and received on-scene treatment; the 24-year-old was unharmed.

Two Sought for Robbery in Rego Park

The suspects are described as males in their 20s with medium complexions.

People with information about this incident are encouraged to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or in Spanish at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.