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VIDEO: Police Looking for Three Men in String of Brooklyn Muggings

By Ben Fractenberg | November 19, 2013 8:23pm
South Brooklyn Muggings
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BROOKLYN — Three men robbed or assaulted at least 11 people in south Brooklyn since October, police said.

The robberies took place within Sunset Park, Borough Park, Midwood and Bensonhurst on Oct. 15 and Nov. 1, according to the NYPD. The alleged muggers were seen wearing bandanas covering their faces in at least one incident.

The robbers targeted white, Asian and Hispanic men, taking their wallets or cell phones, police said.

The first eight alleged muggings all took place on Oct. 15 and the final three on Nov. 1.

None of the victims were seriously injured.

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