NYPD Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Queens Knife-Point Robbery

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By Staff Reporter 

Queens Voice 

January 16, 2026


QUEENS, NY - The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals wanted in connection with a violent robbery in Queens that left two men injured and without their vehicle.



According to police, the incident happened on Saturday night, January 3, 2026, at approximately 10:40 p.m., near the intersection of Martense Avenue and 101 Street, within the confines of the NYPD 110 Precinct.



Police say an 18-year-old man and a 24-year-old man had just exited a 2025 Hyundai Elantra sedan when they were approached from behind by two unidentified males.


Investigators report that one suspect initiated a brief conversation with the 18-year-old victim before suddenly slashing him on the head with a knife and stealing his car keys. At the same time, the second suspect allegedly displayed a knife and slashed the 24-year-old victim on the right arm.



After the attack, both suspects fled the scene in the victims’ Hyundai Elantra, traveling northbound on Martense Avenue, police said.


Emergency medical services responded quickly and transported both victims to NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst, where they were treated for their injuries and listed in stable condition.


The stolen vehicle was later recovered within the 110 Precinct, though the suspects remain at large.


Suspect Descriptions Released by NYPD

The NYPD has released descriptions of the two individuals and is urging anyone with information to come forward.

  • Suspect #1


  • Male


  • Last seen wearing a black jacket


  • Light-colored pants


  • Gray sneakers


  • Suspect #2
    • Male


  • Last seen wearing a black jacket


  • Black pants


  • Black sneakers


Police say surveillance images and media depicting the suspects are available through DCPI.



If you recognize either individual or have information related to this Queens robbery involving knives, the NYPD encourages you to contact authorities immediately. Tips can often be submitted anonymously, and even small details may help investigators identify the suspects and prevent further violent crime in the area.


Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips. 


All calls are confidential.

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