Two men are currently sought by the NYPD following a robbery incident in the Bronx, as was detailed in a recent social media announcement. The event, which took place on Sunday night, quickly escalated into a confrontation that resulted in serious consequences for a local car owner.
Near 720 East 151st Street, a 36-year-old man became involved in a verbal altercation next to his vehicle. According to a social media post by NYPD Crimestoppers, one of the individuals brandished a knife and took control of the man’s 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The second person, working in coordination with the first, fled the scene in a black Jeep. Both suspects escaped and remain at large.
The New York Police Department has issued a public request for information regarding the incident. Individuals with relevant information are asked to send a direct message to @NYPDTips or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
