New York City police are investigating a series of robberies in Central Park and on the Bronx's 2 subway line. In Central Park, three men on bicycles, described as black and wearing dark clothing, committed armed robberies near The Lake at 6:14 a.m. and near Fifth Avenue. These incidents occurred within a 12-hour period, and one victim reportedly defied the robbers. Additionally, the NYPD released images of suspects involved in three separate armed robberies with box cutters on the 2 line in the Bronx, where mobile phones were stolen. No physical injuries were reported in any of the incidents. Robberies in Central Park have increased by 400% year-to-date.
Victim stood up to thugs who tried to rob him at gunpoint in Central Park: ‘You don’t have the balls to shoot me’ https://t.co/7ptErkKMWG https://t.co/A2HIxIaMOy
On my walk this morning: The New York Post doing a story about recent muggings around Central Park 😝 https://t.co/ylsK3DDYIb
A pair of frightening encounters in Central Park has led to police launching an investigation, after two people were robbed in separate incidents within a 12-hour span https://t.co/SUmjrRIWdg
It's a good time to remember that robbery is up 400% in Central Park YTD YOY prior to these robberies. https://t.co/6zj0MQZoUk
Man mugged at gunpoint while taking photos in Central Park near Fifth Avenue https://t.co/juJAzaM0ic https://t.co/LL7GYzIIQF
Images released by the NYPD shows suspects linked to three armed robberies (box cutters) over the past week. All took place on the 2 line in the Bronx, during the early morning hours. None of the victims were physically injured. In all cases a mobile phone was taken, as well as… https://t.co/w3woY3ylMi
Central Park, Manhattan 6:14 a.m. Three men on bicycles robbed a person at gunpoint near The Lake inside Central Park. Officers advise the suspects are three black men in dark-colored clothing riding bicycles, who fled northbound inside Central Park. https://t.co/pujYmBBEQn https://t.co/q4ioIx2Yyj
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