Crime & Safety

Police Hunt For Queens Robbery Suspects

Suspects wanted in string of fast food restaurant hold-ups, including McDonald's on Horace Harding Expressway in Bayside

The is seeking the public's assistance in locating two suspects wanted in connection with four robberies at Queens businesses, including a McDonald's in Bayside.

On Thursday, Nov. 18, at 9:30 p.m., the suspects entered a McDonald's located at 221-28 Horace Harding Expy. and demanded money from a store employee while brandishing a firearm. 

The employee then removed an unknown amount of money from a safe inside the restaurant and gave it to the suspects before they fled. There were no injuries.

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The incident was followed by three other robberies at fast-food restaurants and a Shell gas station in Queens.

Police described one suspect as 25-30 years old, standing between 5-foot-9 and 6-feet tall and weighing 185-200 pounds. He is armed with a silver firearm in all of the above incidents.

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The other suspect is described as 25-30 years old, standing between 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-9 and weighing 160-170 pounds. 

Anyone with information in regards to these incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.


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