Crime & Safety

Two Men Wanted for Robbery Aboard a B15 Bus

The suspects snatched a cell phone from a passenger as they exited the bus at Marcus Garvey and Dekalb

The police are asking for the public's assistance in locating two suspects wanted in connection with a grand larceny aboard a B15 MTA bus.

According to reports, on January 17, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a 20-year-old woman was robbed of her cellphone while riding a B15 bus.

According to the victim, an unknown man snatched her phone as the bus stopped at Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Dekalb Avenue while a second suspect held the door open just in time for both to flee on foot. 

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The first suspect is described as a black male wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt. The second suspect is described as a black male with a black vest (see photos).

Anyone with information in regards to this incidents is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).  The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

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