In the early hours of April 22nd, a group of unidentified teenagers carried out two robberies in Flushing. In one incident, the criminals broke the glass door of a store on Roosevelt Avenue and stole goods worth $20,000.
Around 4:40 AM that day, a group of individuals near the intersection of Roosevelt Ave. and Union St. robbed a 38-year-old man at knifepoint, taking his wallet containing $700 in cash. The perpetrators then fled westward on Roosevelt Avenue by foot. Fortunately, the victim was unharmed.
Just two minutes later, at approximately 4:42 AM, another group of unidentified individuals smashed the glass door of a business at 136-71 Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing using cement blocks. They made off with $20,000 worth of merchandise before fleeing on foot and entering the Main Street subway station.
Authorities released images of the suspects, described as dark-skinned teenagers. The NYPD urges anyone with information to call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-8477 or submit tips online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or through the official NYPD Tips account @NYPDTips on X platform. All calls will be kept strictly confidential.
These incidents highlight the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and the community to ensure the safety and security of businesses and residents in the Flushing area. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities and to work together in combating crime.