ROBBERY

Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a Robbery that occurred on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 8:55 pm in Garden City South.


According to detectives, 2 males victims, ages 15 and 20, along with a female and male witness, while walking along Roxbury Rd. S., were approached from behind by three male subjects who were each armed with knives. Both victims had knives put to their necks and were forced to empty their pockets. It was at this time that the male witness fled the scene and was unsuccessfully chased by the third suspect.

After obtaining $83.00 US currency and an I-Pod Touch from the victims, the subjects fled northbound on Roxbury Rd. S.

The subjects are described as follows:

Subject 1: Male white, 17 years old, 5’8” tall, wearing a blue shirt and a white hoodie. He had dark curly hair and was clean shaven.

Subject 2: Male Hispanic, 17 years old, 5’8” tall, with short hair.

Subject 3: Male white, 17 years old, no further description.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding this Robbery contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

Details by: Det. Grogan/5th Squad 05/07/11/0240/6672