NYPD: 4 suspects wanted for cellphone robbery on 8th Avenue

<p>The NYPD is asking for the public&rsquo;s help in identifying several people wanted in connection with a robbery.</p>

News 12 Staff

Nov 15, 2018, 11:57 AM

Updated 2,001 days ago

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The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying several people wanted in connection with a robbery.
The robbery, caught on surveillance video, occurred in front of 5904 8th Ave. in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon.
According to police, the suspects stole the victim's cellphone out of her hand and chased her. The suspects then fled the scene.
Police say two of the four suspects were lookouts for the other two who took the victim's cellphone.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.


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