On March 8th, at approximately 8:59 pm., New Rochelle Police Officers responded to the vicinity of 111 North Avenue on a report of a robbery. Subsequent investigation revealed that two adult male victims, while walking in the vicinity of 111 North Avenue were approached by three male/blacks. One of the suspects then struck one of the victims’ in the back of the head with an unknown object. A second suspect then brandished a knife, while the third suspect went through the backpack from one of the victims. The suspects stole his Adidas Flip Flops, backpack, wallet and $50 in cash. The suspects then began to punch the second victim, stealing his hat, backpack, $20 in cash and his cellphone. Both victims sustained facial abrasions and lacerations, and were treated at New Rochelle Montefiore Hospital. One suspect was approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a red sweater with black sleeves, black pants with white stripes and Jordan sneakers, and the other two suspects were wearing all dark clothing.
At approximately 9:02 pm., New Rochelle Police Officers responded to the vicinity of 54 Church Street on a report of a robbery. Subsequent investigation revealed that an adult male victim, while standing on the sidewalk in the vicinity of 54 Church Street, was approached by three male/blacks. One of the suspects demanded money from the victim, and when the victim refused, he was punched in the face and robbed of his wallet containing $35 in cash. The victim was treated at New Rochelle Montefiore Hospital. These suspects matched the descriptions of the suspects from the first robbery.
At approximately 9:25 pm., New Rochelle Police Officers responded to the rear of 150 North Avenue on a report of a robbery. Subsequent investigation revealed that an adult male victim was approached by two male/blacks who pushed him to the ground and stole his iPhone. The iphone was found nearby discarded and damaged. The two suspects were wearing all dark clothing.
New Rochelle Police Detectives are conducting a follow-up investigation, and anyone with information is urged to call New Rochelle Police at 914-654-2300