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NEW YORK CITY – The NYPD is asking for the public\u2019s help in tracking down two armed suspects involved in a brazen string of robberies across Queens.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Over the course of five days, the duo targeted victims using a dangerous “sideswipe” tactic to ambush unsuspecting drivers and make off with nearly $160,000 in cash, jewelry, and vehicles.<\/p>\n
“Sideswipe” ambush <\/p>\n
How It Started:<\/p>\n
The spree began Friday morning when a 40-year-old man sitting in his BMW X3 near 138-18 57th Road was sideswiped by a white Acura TLX bearing New Jersey plates (X68NPS).<\/p>\n
When the victim exited his car to assess the damage, police say the suspects jumped out of the Acura, with one suspect pulling a firearm, demanding the victim\u2019s keys, wallet, and cash. The suspects then stole the victim’s BMW (NY Plate #HKD7084) and fled. The stolen property was valued at over $44,600. No injuries were reported.<\/p>\n
Violence escalates <\/p>\n
Dig deeper:<\/p>\n
The suspects struck again the following morning, approaching a 32-year-old man who was standing at the rear of his parked car outside 168-06 Linden Boulevard in Jamaica.<\/p>\n
At gunpoint, police say they forced the man to hand over a Rolex watch, his wallet, and a handbag containing approximately $4,000. The encounter turned violent when one of the suspects pistol-whipped the victim in the head, causing a laceration. The thieves then ransacked the victim\u2019s vehicle before fleeing in a dark-colored BMW, potentially the same vehicle stolen the day before. The victim suffered minor injuries and lost nearly $67,900 in property.<\/p>\n
Third strike <\/p>\n
Latest crime:<\/p>\n
The most recent robbery occurred early Wednesday morning. A 26-year-old man was parked near 82-14 155th Avenue when his vehicle was deliberately sideswiped by a dark-colored BMW.<\/p>\n
Employing their familiar tactic, police say the suspects waited for the victim to exit his vehicle to inspect the damage. They approached with a firearm, issued verbal threats, and violently ripped a necklace from the victim’s neck. They also stole his wallet, credit cards, and cash before escaping in the BMW. The stolen items were valued at over $46,200. The victim sustained minor injuries but did not require hospitalization.<\/p>\n
What you can do:<\/p>\n
The NYPD urges anyone with information regarding this robbery pattern or the identities of the suspects to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline immediately.<\/p>\n
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the NYPD.<\/p>\n
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