NYPD seeks armed suspects in $150K Queens 'bump-and-rob' spree

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Police released surveillance footage on Thursday of two men who are allegedly bumping into vehicles in Queens, then carjacking and robbing their drivers when they get out to assess the damage.

The first incident took place just after 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug.14, opposite 138-18 57th Rd. in Flushing.

According to officials, a 40-year-old man was sideswiped while sitting in his vehicle by a white Acura TLX bearing New Jersey license plate X68NPS. When the victim stepped out to check the damage, two suspects exited the Acura, with one flashing a firearm to demand his keys and belongings, which included a wallet holding credit cards, identification, and $30.

The suspects then jumped into the victim's BMW X3, valued alongside his other stolen property at roughly $44,630, and fled the location southbound on Main Street toward the Long Island Expressway.

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The following morning, Saturday, Aug. 15, at about 8 a.m. a 32-year-old man was targeted outside his parked car in front of 168-06 Linden Blvd. in Rochdale. Two suspects approached him, brandished a firearm, and forced him to hand over his Rolex watch, wallet, and a handbag containing personal items and $4,000, authorities said.

Before fleeing in a dark-colored BMW, the suspects ransacked the vehicle and one of the suspects struck the victim in the head with the gun, leaving him with a laceration and minor injuries totaling an estimated $67,900 in stolen goods, cops said.

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A third incident occurred at approximately 3:50 a.m. Aug. 19 in front of 82-14 155th Ave. in Howard Beach. A 26-year-old man was sitting in his car when the driver of a dark-colored BMW intentionally sideswiped him, prompting the victim to get out and inspect the damage. Two armed individuals threatened him, ripped a necklace from his neck, and stole additional property including jewelry, credit cards, and $180. The victim sustained minor injuries and the suspects escaped in the dark BMW with property valued at approximately $46,230.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.