Police in Bed-Stuy are looking for the public's help in locating five suspects, four young men and one woman wanted in connection with a mugging on Nov. 5.
A woman walking toward Tompkins Avenue on Pulaski Street was cornered by the group, one of whom displayed a gun and told to lay face down on the sidewalk.
Police said the group then stole the victim's purse and iPhone before running in an unknown direction.
The NYPD released photos of the suspects, who were seen walking behind the victim and then fleeing the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips at the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
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