Police are looking for two men who allegedly lured a man to Sheepshead Bay then robbed him at gunpoint on Jan. 28.
Authorities say the suspects answered the victim’s Craigslist ad for a new cellphone and arranged to meet him on Avenue T near E. 16th Street at 3 pm. While one of the suspects was talking to the victim, a second perp ambushed the victim from behind, displayed a firearm, and stole the victim’s cell phone.
Police believe the suspects are between 18 to 25 years old.
Law enforcement officials are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577–TIPS, log on to www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or send a text to 274637 then enter “TIP577.”
Have you seen him?: Authorities say this man helped lure a man from Craigslist to Avenue T near E. 16th Street in order to rob him.
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