Four Wanted For Robbing Lost Senior At Chinese Takeout Spot In Gravesend

Rachel Silberstein

12 Feb 2015 — 1 min read

Police are asking the public for help in identifying four suspects wanted for robbing an elderly man at a Chinese takeout place in Gravesend over the weekend.

The 68-year-old senior entered New Taste of China (2793 86th Street), across from the Marlboro Houses, at 5:55pm on Sunday, February 8, to ask for directions, cops said. The suspects acted as if they would help him, but instead grabbed his wallet from his hand, removing $80 before fleeing on foot.

The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect #1: Asian male, 18-22 years old, last seen wearing a blue North Face winter coat.

Suspect #2: Black male, 18-22 years old, last seen wearing a back hooded sweatshirt.

Suspect #3: Black male, 16-20 years old, heavy set, last seen wearing a red stripped hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and black and white sneakers

Suspect #4: Black male, 18-25 years old, with a two-tone gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants and gray shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website, or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) and entering TIP577.

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