A late-night gunpoint mugging on a Bed-Stuy block off Nostrand Avenue has detectives hunting two unidentified suspects who allegedly robbed a 46-year-old man outside 120 Hancock Street in Brooklyn.
Police say the incident unfolded on April 19, 2026, at about 11:45 p.m., when two individuals approached the victim. One displayed a firearm, and the pair took the man's wallet and cellphone before running off northbound on Nostrand Avenue. Detectives have circulated still images of the suspects as the investigation continues.
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the department posted the wanted alert Thursday and is offering up to $3,500 for any tip that leads to an arrest and indictment. The bulletin asks tipsters to send a direct message to @NYPDTips or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
Where It Happened
Per PropertyShark, 120 Hancock Street is listed in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood and sits in the 11216 ZIP code. The block fronts Nostrand Avenue, a major north-south corridor with nearby subway access at Nostrand Avenue and Fulton Street.
Police Context
The NYPD posts weekly CompStat reports and an interactive CompStat 2.0 dashboard that let residents track precinct-level trends and recent incident counts. For precinct and borough breakdowns, the department's NYPD crime statistics page provides the latest weekly and year-to-date figures.
How To Help
Anyone with information about the April 19 robbery is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers by direct message to @NYPDTips or by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Tips that lead to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for the posted reward of up to $3,500, per NYPD Crime Stoppers.
