NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The NYPD released photos on Friday of a man wanted in connection with at least two armed robberies that occurred in Manhattan earlier this week.
According to police, the suspect targeted two victims within a span of less than 20 minutes on Tuesday, June 30. The first incident took place at approximately 7:13 p.m. in front of 135 West 18th St. in Chelsea, where a 30-year-old man was approached from behind. The suspect brandished a firearm, demanded property, and stole the victim's watch—valued at roughly $1,000—before fleeing eastbound on foot.
Minutes later, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the suspect struck again near the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 14th Street in the East Village. According to officials, 28-year-old man was walking when the gunman approached him from behind, displayed a firearm, and demanded his belongings.
The suspect was unsuccessful and fled on foot into the 3rd Avenue subway stat.
The victim sustained minor injuries was treated at the scene by EMS.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
