The NYPD is searching for three suspects who allegedly attempted to steal a ring from a man in Allerton earlier this month.
Police from the 49th Precinct say that the three male suspects entered 2859 Barker Ave. at approximately 11:23 a.m. on March 16 and approached a 50-year-old man. One of the suspects displayed a black gun while another attempted to take the 50-year-old man’s ring, according to authorities.
However, the suspect was unsuccessful and the trio fled the scene in an unknown direction, police said.
There were no injuries reported as a result of the attempted robbery.
Police on March 22 released descriptions of the suspects.
One suspect, who is approximately 20 to 30 years old, has a dark complexion and slim build. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants and white sneakers.
The second suspect is between the ages of 18 and 25 and has a light complexion and slim build. He was last seen wearing a face mask, dark clothing and white sneakers.
The third suspect is believed to be approximately 25 to 30 years old and has a dark complexion and slim build. He was last seen wearing a black hat, dark colored vest, white shirt, light colored pants and multicolored sneakers.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.
All calls are strictly confidential.
