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Straphanger's iPhone Stolen at Gunpoint in L Train Subway Stop, Police Say

By Ben Fractenberg | September 5, 2013 2:41pm | Updated on September 5, 2013 4:25pm
 Police are looking for this man in connection with a robbery at the Wilson Avenue L station on Aug. 26.
Police are looking for this man in connection with a robbery at the Wilson Avenue L station on Aug. 26.
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BUSHWICK — Two muggers stole a man's iPhone 5 at gunpoint in an L train station last Monday, police said.

The two robbers approached the 22-year-old man at the Wilson Avenue station about 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 26, according to the NYPD. They then allegedly pulled out the firearm, took the man's phone and fled.

The first suspect is described as 17 years old, five feet, ten inches tall and 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and black shorts.

The second suspect is also 17, six feet tall, 150 pounds and was wearing a white t-shirt and brown shorts.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to "CRIMES" (274637), then entering "TIP577."