According to the city police, a Chinese woman was robbed in Flushing recently, she was slightly injured and was robbed of 17,300 yuan worth of property. The police announced the appearance and characteristics of the two suspects on the 24th and called on those in the know to provide clues.
Police said that at 9:55 p.m. on the 9th, in front of 137-10 Franklin Avenue (Franklin Avenue), a 56-year-old Chinese woman was pushed to the ground by two suspects, and her bag was snatched, which was worth about 2,300 yuan, and contained about 15,000 yuan in cash and a debit card. She suffered minor injuries when she was pushed down. The two suspects fled in an unknown direction.
In the past 28 days, there have been 23 robberies in the 109 precincts under Flushing, and robberies are now occurring almost daily in Chinese-populated neighborhoods, a 21 percent increase over the same period last year, according to city police data.
As of press time, the two suspects are still at large. The police are appealing to those in the know to provide clues, and all sources are kept strictly confidential. Insiders can call the Fight Crime Hotline at 1 (800) 577-8477, visit the Fight Crime website, nypdcrimestopper.com or text TIP577 to 274637 to assist the police in solving the case.
In the same incident, there were also a number of egregious armed robberies in Chinatown.
On his way home, a resident of Chinese descent was robbed at gunpoint by a strange man next to SDR Park outside Grand St Station. Fortunately, there were no casualties during the incident. As of press time, the police are still investigating the case, and no one has been arrested.
According to the city police, the case occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on July 22 (Monday). At the time of the incident, Mr. Yau, a 47-year-old Chinatown resident, had just arrived at the Chinatown Grand Street subway station on Line D, on his way to and from his home.
According to Mr. Yaw's claim to the police, as he walked out of the site and headed south along Forsyth St towards Hester St, an unidentified man suddenly approached Mr. Yau from behind and pulled out a gun, put it against Mr. Yaw's back, and threatened him to hand over his belongings.
At the same time, the man also extended his other hand and began to search Mr. Yau. Eventually, the victim's wallet was found in the pocket of Mr. You's clothes, and 300 yuan in cash was stolen from it. He then fled the scene and was nowhere to be found.
It was confirmed that the two were not acquainted, and the case was a random crime. Because of the suddenness of the incident, the police said that the victim could not remember all the physical characteristics of the male suspect involved in the case, and could only identify him as an African man. It is also unknown whether the man was a vagrant or an addict who stayed near Roosevelt Park. As of press time, the police are still investigating the case.
Members of the public may provide clues to the Police if they have any clues in this regard. All reports will be kept strictly confidential.