The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects linked to a series of robberies within the 43rd Precinct. The incidents, which occurred from April to June 2024, involved various forms of assault and theft, predominantly targeting individuals in possession of valuable items such as jewelry and electronics.
April 21, 2024: A 23-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man were threatened with firearms and robbed of an iPhone 15, a wallet, and cash by three men at 1775 Bruckner Boulevard.
May 19, 2024: A 61-year-old man was assaulted on a bench near Bruckner Boulevard and Beach Avenue, where suspects stole his $8,500 necklace and cash, causing minor neck injuries.
May 23, 2024: A 52-year-old man walking his dog was attacked on the Bruckner Boulevard overpass at Taylor Avenue, with assailants using a firearm to inflict head injuries and steal his gold necklace.
May 28, 2024: At 1836 Watson Avenue, a 23-year-old package delivery worker was cut on the face with a knife and beaten, resulting in stolen packages and a trip to urgent care.
June 4, 2024: A chain was snatched from a 27-year-old woman in front of 1792 Westchester Avenue by an assailant who fled the scene.
June 5, 2024: Two individuals attempted to steal a necklace from a 24-year-old man holding his child at 1065 Beach Avenue, but they were unsuccessful.
June 9, 2024: Two men armed with a firearm robbed a 38-year-old man of his iPhone 14 and jewelry at 1790 Bruckner Boulevard.
June 12, 2024: A 48-year-old man had his necklace snatched by an assailant near Saint Lawrence Avenue and Westchester Avenue.
June 14, 2024: Two suspects tried but failed to steal a necklace from a 63-year-old woman at 1870 Gleason Avenue.
June 15, 2024: An attempt to snatch a necklace from a 53-year-old woman near Beach Avenue and Watson Avenue was thwarted.
The NYPD urges anyone with information about these incidents or the individuals involved to contact the local authorities. No significant injuries were reported in these incidents, but the frequency and nature of the attacks have raised concerns about community safety.