NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Police are looking to identify two suspects wanted in connection with a string of robberies in Queens where two French Bulldogs were stolen.
All three incidents happened on Saturday, May 31, authorities said.
The first incident happened at approximately 3:20 p.m., opposite 41-25 Crane St. when a 27-year-old man was approached by the suspects who were in a white vehicle.
One suspect displayed a firearm, while the second suspect pulled him into a vehicle and punched him, causing minor injuries. The suspects then stole the victim's iPhone and $800 before fleeing in the white vehicle to parts unknown, officials said.
The victim was transported to Mount Sinai Queens Hospital by private means.
At about 7 p.m., a 31-year-old man was approached by the suspects in a vehicle in the vicinity of Crane Street and Dead End. One suspect displayed a firearm, and the second punched and kicked the victim, causing minor injuries.
The duo stole the man's iPhone and house keys before fleeing in a white vehicle to parts unknown, cops said.
At about 10 p.m. the suspects entered a 31-year-old victim's residence located in the vicinity of Crane Street and Jackson Avenue, through the front door. The suspects stole two French Bulldogs and numerous amounts of clothing before they fled the location to parts unknown.
The first suspect was last seen wearing a Bulls cap and black sweater. The second suspect was last seen wearing a gray baseball cap and gray sweater.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.