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12 sought in mugging of couple on East Village street

Ten of the 12 suspects police are searching for in the robbery in the East Village on the morning of Sept. 17
Ten of the 12 suspects police are searching for in the robbery in the East Village on the morning of Sept. 17.
NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – A dozen people are wanted in the mugging of a couple on an East Village street last week, police said Monday.

The two victims—a 23-year-old man and 22-year-old woman—were at East 12th Street and Avenue C in Alphabet City around 3:45 a.m. last Sunday when they were approached by a group made up of eight males and four females.


Someone in the group brandished an "unknown weapon" and stole the victims' cellphones, wallet, purse and debit cards, according to police.

The female victim suffered minor injuries in the robbery. Both victims declined further medical attention at the scene.

The group fled the scene on foot, and all 12 suspects were still being sought MondayThe group fled the scene on foot, and all 12 suspects were still being sought Monday.NYPD

Photos released by the NYPD on Monday show 10 of the 12 suspects who are being sought in the robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.