2 suspects wanted in Brooklyn armed robbery in apartment

Friday, August 28, 2015
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (WABC) -- Police are looking for two suspects wanted in an armed robbery in Brownsville.

Around 5 a.m. on July 26, a man was entering his home in an apartment building at Union Street and East New York Avenue. The suspects approached him from behind, threatened him with a gun and pushed the victim inside apartment.
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The suspects tied the victim's hands and feet before stealing jewelry and cash, according to the New York City Police Department.

The first suspect is described as Hispanic, early-mid 20s, between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet with an average build. He was wearing a hooded black jacket with a black and white pattern on the front and the numbers "08" on the back with a star above the numbers. This suspect was wearing black Nike sweatpants, black sneakers, a dark/gray baseball cap with a logo on the front, and a black T-shirt underneath the jacket

The second is described as a black, about 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet with a stocky build. He was wearing a black hoodie, black jeans, white sneakers, and appears to have a dark/gray baseball cap underneath the hoodie. This suspect was also seen carrying a red backpack.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
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