Suspects wanted in armed robbery incidents across the Bronx
Police say four people got out of the vehicle, one brandishing a firearm, and forcibly removed the victim from his car.
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The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying two people wanted in connection with two separate violent armed robberies in the Bronx.
According to police, the first robbery happened around 7:55 a.m. on Oct. 12 near 1755 Eastburn Ave. They say a 33-year-old man was driving southbound on Eastburn Avenue when a white Infiniti sedan allegedly cut him off.
Police say four people got out of the vehicle, one brandishing a firearm, and forcibly removed the victim from his car. The suspects allegedly stole the victim's cellphone and drove off in both vehicles. No injuries were reported.
The second incident occurred around 5:47 a.m. on Oct. 14 outside 83 W. Fordham Road.
Police say four people in a black BMW approached a 20-year-old man and a 35-year-old man. One of the suspects pulled out a gun during an attempted robbery, according to investigators.
During the encounter, the 35-year-old victim was knocked to the ground and suffered a head injury.
He was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital in stable condition.
The suspects drove westbound on Fordham Road in the BMW.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
