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Police: Men In Suits Forced Woman To Withdraw Thousands From Bank In Brooklyn

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are on the hunt for three well dressed robbers in Brooklyn.

Authorities said a 47-year-old woman was approached by a man dressed in business attire on June 6 at the corner of Herzl and Newport streets around 1:30 p.m.

They said the man asked her for directions to a local church when the second suspect, dressed in a green suit, tried to provide assistance.

That's when the first man displayed a firearm and ordered her into a vehicle, where a third suspect waited, police said.

As the first suspect drove, authorities said the men ordered the victim to contact her bank.

Police said she was taken to a Chase bank located at 5015 Church Ave., where the second suspect took her to withdraw $2,000.

The suspects then dropped the woman off at Newport and East 98th streets and fled.

The victim was not hospitalized as a result of this incident, police said.

Police described all of the men as in their 40s. The car is believed to be a late model Chrysler sedan in a dark color, police said.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit a tip by logging onto Crime Stoppers website or text a tip to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

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