"the group approached a 27-year-old while he sat in a 2024 Toyota bZ4X on Jan. 16 at about 11 p.m., punched and kicked him, then forcibly pulled him out of the vehicle. The alert offers up to $3,500 for tips that lead to an arrest and indictment."
"In a post on X, NYPD Crime Stoppers says the five suspects remain unidentified and urges anyone with information to DM @NYPDTips or call the tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The post outlines the Jan. 16 assault, including the time, location, and vehicle model, but does not name any suspects."
"Under New York law, robbery is defined as forcible stealing and can be charged in the second or first degree depending on factors such as whether multiple people aided the crime, whether there was physical injury, or whether the property taken was a motor vehicle, per New York Penal Law."
Five unidentified suspects violently robbed a 27-year-old man near Coney Island and Guider Avenue in Brooklyn on January 16 at approximately 11 p.m. The group approached the victim while he sat in a 2024 Toyota bZ4X, punched and kicked him, then forcibly removed him from the vehicle. The NYPD Crime Stoppers unit posted an alert on March 2, 2026, requesting public assistance in identifying the suspects. The reward for information leading to arrest and indictment is $3,500. Tips can be submitted anonymously via direct message to @NYPDTips on X or by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The incident occurred in an area with documented history of carjackings and late-night robberies.
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