Crime & Safety
Police Seeking Mugger Who Robbed Three Local Women
Suspect stole money after threatening victims at gunpoint.
Police in Forest Hills and Rego Park are asking the public's help in locating a man wanted for a mugging last month.
According to police, the suspect approached three women at midnight on June 29 on Slocum Crescent in Forest Hills.
He threatened the women at gunpoint and demanded cash. When they handed over their money, the suspect ran off.
Police said no one was injured during the incident. A sketch was released Wednesday morning by police.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. Tipsters can also visit the Crime Stoppers Website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or text their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
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