Cops Seek Fort Greene Park Armed Robbery Suspect

Police are looking for a man they say held two people up at gunpoint in Fort Greene Park on Wednesday, June 18.

Cops report a man and a woman were in the park around 1am when they were approached by the suspect, who displayed a firearm and demanded the victims’ property. The suspect made off with an iPhone, credit and debit cards, MetroCards, and cash. No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as being around 20 years old.

Anyone with information about this crime or the identity and the whereabouts of the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by texting your tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. The NYPD says all calls are confidential.