Three suspects forced their way into a West Harlem apartment on Old Broadway between West 131st and West 133rd Streets on Sunday afternoon, flashed a gun and took off on foot with bottles of promethazine, according to police. Two young men, ages 24 and 21, were inside the unit at the time. Authorities did not report any life threatening injuries. Investigators have released photos of the suspects as they appeal for tips.
Cops Share Suspect Photos, Ask for Tips
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the robbery happened around 3:35 p.m. Sunday, when three unidentified people pushed their way into the residential building, displayed a firearm and grabbed bottles of promethazine before fleeing on foot. The post includes still images that detectives hope will help put names to the faces. NYPD Crime Stoppers says callers may be eligible for a reward and can reach the tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit an internet tip online.
Promethazine Thefts Have Police on Alert
Liquid promethazine, often mixed with codeine to make what is commonly called "lean," has been a target in other robberies because of its value to people trying to make illicit mixtures, local reporting and federal prosecutors say. 1010 WINS and a U.S. Attorney’s Office press release have both documented earlier cases in the region. Old Broadway runs through West Harlem between West 131st and West 133rd Streets, putting the scene squarely inside the neighborhood mapped by the MTA.
How to Share What You Know
Anyone who recognizes the people in the photos or who may have video from the area is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit an anonymous internet tip. Rewards of up to $3,500 may be available for information that leads to an arrest, the city says. NYPD Crime Stoppers says all calls are kept confidential.
