Two men burglarize two 44th Street apartments, police say

Aug. 8, 2016 Staff Report

The police are looking for two men who allegedly broke into two Sunnyside apartments in the past month.

The first incident took place on Friday, July 15, at 3:20 pm when they entered a 44^th Street (by 43^rd Avenue) apartment and stole $1,400 in cash and $8,000 in electronics.

On Friday, July 29, at between 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm, the men allegedly entered another apartment on 44 street through the front door by unknown means.  The individuals removed a laptop and six small diamonds, according to police.

One of the suspects has been described as a black man, bald with a beard. He was last seen wearing Nike sneakers, a black T-shirt and olive cargo shorts

The other has been described as being a male with a beard and long dark hair. He was last seen wearing blue Nike sneakers, baseball cap, a black T-shirt and blue denim shorts.

The police have video of the suspects and are asking for anyone with information to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477)