Police are searching for four people they say forced a 51-year-old man out of his car in the East Village, then took off in his vehicle. The early-morning robbery happened last Monday, March 23, at about 1:30 a.m. in front of 50 2 Avenue, inside the NYPD's 9th Precinct area, and one of the suspects reportedly displayed a firearm before the group fled in the victim's car.
🚨WANTED FOR A ROBBERY: On Monday, March 23, 2026, at approximately 1:30 AM, in front of 50 2 Avenue, confines of the 9th Precinct, a 51-year-old male victim was approached by four unidentified individuals while he was seated inside his vehicle. The four unidentified individuals… pic.twitter.com/qWm74zYk0I
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) March 31, 2026
Wanted Alert Posted for Four Suspects
The NYPD’s Crime Stoppers account shared a wanted alert today, offering up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. The post asks anyone with information to DM @NYPDTips and includes images of the four unidentified suspects. As of the alert, police did not indicate that any arrests had been made.
Where the Robbery Took Place
The carjacking-style robbery unfolded in front of 50 2 Avenue in Manhattan’s East Village. The location falls within the 9th Precinct, which covers the area from East Houston Street up to East 14th Street and from Broadway to the East River, according to the NYPD 9th Precinct. Local listings place the block in the 10003 zip code and within that precinct's patrol area.
What Flashing a Gun Could Mean in Court
Displaying a firearm during a robbery can raise the stakes significantly under New York law, potentially turning the case into an armed robbery charge that carries felony penalties. Court rulings and legal summaries point out that showing what appears to be a gun can count as using a dangerous instrument in a robbery, which prosecutors typically pursue aggressively in violent-crime cases; see Justia for case background.
How to Help Investigators
Anyone with information is asked to DM the NYPD account or call the anonymous tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS. The city’s program also accepts online submissions, and a reward of up to $3,500 is available for tips that lead to an arrest and indictment, according to Crime Stoppers.
