Christmas Robbery Crew Strikes 8 Times in Queens
Queens Robbers Use Guns, Knives, Fists The NYPD is searching for two men in connection with at least eight violent robberies in Queens. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein Queens Voice February 2, 2024 QUEENS - A Queens robbery crew used guns, knives and fists to strike multiple times throughout Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the NYPD said. Police released new surveillance video of two suspects wanted in connection with a series of robberies including three on Christmas Eve and two on Christmas Day. The first robbery happened at around 10:45 pm on December 24. A 46-year-old male was in the vicinity of 40-27 97 Street. A man ran up to him and pushed him to the ground. He then forcibly removed the victim’s cellphone before running off. Less than an hour later the same man and accomplice struck. On 41-04 Forley Street, the two robbers approached a 58-year-old man and pulled a gun on him. They removed the victim’s wallet and ran off. Hours later the same cr...