Police Search for Men Wanted for Armed Robbery

Police are looking for two men wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9 in the elevator of a building located within the confines of the 70th Precinct.

After getting into the elevator with a 52-year-old man, one suspect displayed a black firearm while the other suspect took the man's cellphone and money. 

Police said the robbery occurred in an elevator in a building on Linden Boulevard between Bedford and Flatbush avenues. 

One suspect is described as a black man between the ages of 17 and 22 years old, standing 5-foot-11 with a medium build. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black jacket, black jeans and white sneakers.

The second suspect is described as a black man also between the ages of 17 and 22, standing 5-foot-9. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored jacket with a red hoody underneath.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website atwww.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.