NYPD: Suspects Sought In Connection With 19 Violent Queens Robberies
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are asking for the public's help in catching two to three men wanted in connection with a violent robbery spree in Queens.
The suspects have struck 19 times since late December in Corona, Elmhurst and Jackson Heights.
In each incident, police said they approach their victims from behind, punch them in the head and shove them to the ground. The suspects then rob the victims before taking off, police said.
The alleged robberies usually occur between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The victims have all been men, ranging in age from 22 to 51.
None of the victims were seriously injured.
A man, who lives near the scene of the most recent incident that occurred Sunday at Elmhurst Avenue and Ithaca Street, was shocked by the news.
"It's the first time I'm hearing this," the man said.
Police have released a surveillance photo of one of the suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS or for Spanish 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
