Cops: Suspects Robbed Man At Gunpoint While He Shoveled His Driveway

NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — The NYPD has asked the public for help in identifying and locating two suspects wanted in connection with a gunpoint robbery that took place in the Bronx.

At 3:23 p.m. on January 21, a 39-year-old man was shoveling his driveway near Noble and Lafayette Ave. He was approached by two suspects who brandished a firearm, forced him inside of his home, and demanded money.

The suspects removed $800 and fled on foot.

One suspect was described as a black male wearing an olive colored shirt, he was 6’3″ and weighs 200-lbs. The second suspect was described as a black male wearing a black ski mask.

Anyone with information regarding this incident has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS[8477]. The public can also submit tips by logging on to the Crime Stoppers website at http://www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to 274637[CRIMES] and entering TIP577.

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