According to the NYPD, the same suspects are responsible for at least six gunpoint robberies that have occurred at high-end restaurants in the Village, Tribeca, and Williamsburg.
According to the police, these robberies are connected to a minimum of six incidents that have caused the robbery of over $300,000 worth of items.
From March to June, the suspects carried out their criminal activities in Greenwich Village and Williamsburg.
On March 27, a 33-year-old man was walking in Greenwich Village, specifically in front of 227 Avenue of the Americas, when he was robbed of his $65,000 Rolex watch.
On May 24th, three individuals were enjoying a meal outside of 475 West Broadway in Greenwich Village when they were robbed of their watches. The watches were valued at $40,000, $35,000, and $8,500 respectively.
On May 31, an unfortunate incident took place outside Marlow & Sons at 81 Broadway in Williamsburg. Two individuals were robbed of their watches – a $5,000 Rolex and a $35,000 Audemars Piguet – while they were dining outdoors. The perpetrator, who spoke Spanish, specifically targeted four people who were sitting at a table.
On June 18th, a man was robbed of his $100,000 Patek Philippe watch at gunpoint outside of Carbone located at 181 Thompson Street in Greenwich Village. The victim was 39 years old.
On June 21st, three diners at Birds of a Feather located at 191 Grand Street in Williamsburg were robbed of their iPhones and a watch worth $200 by the suspects.
On June 26, a 38-year-old man from Canada was robbed of his Rolex Presidential worth $40,000 and a $2,000 gold bracelet outside 115 MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village.
According to reports, the individuals accused of the crime focused on individuals who were sporting expensive jewelry, particularly high-end watches, while they were either at or nearby fancy restaurants. The suspects reportedly seized the items at gunpoint and then made a quick getaway on mopeds or dirt bikes.
Authorities are actively seeking a minimum of two male suspects who may be accompanied by a female lookout, according to police reports.
The suspect in multiple robberies has been heard shouting either “Rolex!” or speaking in Spanish.
If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). For Spanish speakers, please call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Your assistance could be crucial in solving this case.
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