Police are searching for three suspects wanted in connection with two December 1 Astoria robberies.
The suspects approached two victims along Ditmars Boulevard displaying a black semi automatic handgun demanding cash and cell phone, according to police. The first incident occurred at 27th Street at approximately 7 p.m. with the second robbery taking place just after 11:30 p.m. the same night at 24th Street. The victims, a 33-year-old woman and 25-year-old man, respectively, were unharmed.
Anyone with information in regards to these incidents is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
