Two Men Wanted for Robbery

On Monday, August 1, 2011, at approximately 11:30pm, a 28-year-old woman was riding her bicycle past 72 Lewis Avenue, when she was approached by two men who grabbed her, threw her to the ground and ripped her purse from her hands and then fled toward the vicinity of 300 Vernon Avenue.

The New York City Police Department and 81st Pct. Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the following individuals, wanted in connection with the August 1 robbery of the cyclist in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Suspect #1 is described as a black male his 20s, with black hair and dark complexion, weighing approximately 160-180 lbs, 5'11 to 6'0.  He was wearing a white t-shirt, dark-colored pants and white sneakers the day of the crime.

Suspect #2 is described as an Hispanic male in his 20s, with black hair and light complexion, weighing approximately 180-220 lbs, 5'11 to 6'0. He was wearing a green t-shirt, dark-colored shorts and light-colored sneakers the day of the crime.

(Photos are attached).

Anyone with information surrounding this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.