Police Search Suspects In Pair Of Cell Cellphone Robberies In Harlem

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Police are in search of suspects in a pair of iPhone robberies in Harlem.

The primary incident occurred Jan. 27 on Riverside Avenue close to West 87th Road.

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In accordance with police, two people approached a 34-year-old man, pulled out a knife and pushed him to the bottom. They then allegedly kicked him within the head a number of instances earlier than taking his iPhone 13 and operating off.

The sufferer suffered cuts to his face however refused medical consideration.

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One of many two people can also be suspected in a theft that occurred Wednesday.

Police say the person grabbed a 16-year-old boy close to 127th Road and Morningside Drive and demanded he unlock his telephone. The person then took the telephone and the sufferer’s Apple Airpods earlier than fleeing.

The teenager was not injured.

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Anybody with info concerning these incidents is requested to name the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Suggestions may also be submitted by the Crime Stoppers web site at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.