Gun-toting duo commits 3 Mount Eden robberies in a day
In the first incident, they approached a 51-year-old man in front of 1560 Grand Concourse and displayed a gun before failing to obtain property and fleeing the scene.
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Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two people wanted for an armed robbery spree in Mount Eden.
The duo is accused of targeting multiple victims on Sept. 21. In the first incident, they approached a 51-year-old man in front of 1560 Grand Concourse and displayed a gun before failing to obtain property and fleeing the scene.
The two went on to flash a gun at a 31-year-old man in front of 127 East Fordham Rd., push him into a nearby store gate and steal his belongings.
Police say they took the victim’s credit card, ID and $15 then fled the scene in a grey sedan.
The suspects and another identified person later approached a 27-year-old man, displayed a gun and stole more items.
They grabbed his air pods and a chain from his neck before fleeing in the car eastbound on Field Place.
The final incident occurred near East 172 Street and Sheridan Avenue. The two stole a chain, cellphone and key from the 26-year-old victim.
No injuries were reported in any of the robberies. Anyone with additional information is urged to call 1-800-577-TIPS.
