Crime & Safety

NYPD Releases Video of Suspects Wanted in Robbery on Albermarle

Authorities are looking for two robbery suspects in Ditmas Park

The NYPD has released a video of two men in Ditmas Park and is asking the public for its help in identifying the suspects. 

On Saturday, April 21, just before 4 p.m., one of the male suspects approached the 34-year-old victim near Albermarle and Rugby roads and told him, "Don't turn around, don't look up and you won't get hurt." 

The second male suspect, standing behind the victim, then went through the victim's pockets and took the victim's cell phone and wallet before fleeing south on Rugby Rd. 

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The two were later spotted using the victim's credit card at a McDonald's branch on Flatbush Avenue. 

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Both suspects are described as black men between 17 and 25 years old, standing arounf 5-foot-7 and having slim builds. One was seen wearing a green hooded sweatshirt, while the other had on a black hooded sweatshirt and baseball hat.

Anyone with information in regards is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential. 


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