NYPD Releases Images, Seeks Help Identifying Suspects in Queens Robbery Pattern Targeting Teens

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NYPD seeks public help identifying two suspects tied to a Queens robbery pattern targeting teens in the 110 Precinct. Surveillance images released.


By Staff Reporter

Queens Voice

January 9, 2026


QUEENS, NY - The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects connected to a string of six robberies in three days in Queens, after a string of violent incidents targeting teenage boys and young men in the 110 Precinct.


According to police, the robberies happened over several days in December 2025, with victims ranging in age from 13 to 21 years old. In most cases, the suspects allegedly approached victims in groups, surrounded them, displayed a knife, and demanded high-value clothing and sneakers before fleeing on foot.


Authorities believe the same individuals may be responsible for all six incidents.


What Happened: A Pattern of Robberies in the 110 Precinct

Police say the robberies took place across multiple streets in Queens, including Corona Avenue, Lamont Avenue, and 99th Street, suggesting a clear geographic pattern within the 110 Precinct.


Key details investigators are focused on:


  • Victims were approached and surrounded


  • Knives were displayed in most incidents



  • Suspects fled on foot in unknown directions


  • Most victims were not physically injured, though one was assaulted


Timeline of the Queens Robbery Pattern


December 12, 2025

  • 42-01 99 Street (4:20 p.m.)
    A 14-year-old boy was robbed of a The North Face jacket valued at $220.
  • 99-31 Corona Avenue (5:45 p.m.)
    A 13-year-old boy had a backpack worth $140 taken.


December 15, 2025


  • 93-35 Lamont Avenue (2:35 p.m.)
    A 16-year-old boy was robbed of Jordan sneakers valued at $100.


  • 43-13 Elbertson Street (3:30 p.m.)
    A 19-year-old victim lost a The North Face jacket worth $330.


  • 46-01 102 Street (3:45 p.m.)
    A 21-year-old man was punched multiple times and robbed of Balenciaga sneakers valued at $1,200.


December 19, 2025

  • 96-23 42 Avenue (7:25 p.m.)
    A 14-year-old boy was robbed of a The North Face jacket ($280) and Jordan sneakers ($270).
    Surveillance media from this incident is now being used by investigators.


Suspect Descriptions Released by NYPD


Police are asking anyone who recognizes the individuals in the released media to come forward.


Suspect #1


  • Male with light complexion



Suspect #2


  • Male with light complexion
  • Wearing:
    • Black hooded sweatshirt
    • Shorts
    • Black sneakers

Images of the suspects were obtained during the December 19 robbery and are available through DCPI.


How You Can Help the NYPD

If you have any information at all, even if it seems minor, police urge you to contact Crime Stoppers.

NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline:

  • 1-800-577-TIPS (8477)
  • Spanish: 1-888-57-PISTA (74782)

Online:

  • Submit tips at the NYPD Crime Stoppers website
  • X (formerly Twitter): @NYPDTips

All tips are strictly confidential. You do not have to give your name.


This Queens robbery pattern highlights ongoing concerns about youth safety, street robberies, and knife-related crimes in residential neighborhoods. Police say public assistance is often the key to identifying suspects quickly and preventing additional incidents.


If you recognize the clothing, faces, or patterns described above, your tip could make a difference.


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