Police: 2 men arrange meet-ups with women on Instagram, robbed at gunpoint in Bronx

The NYPD are looking for assistance in identifying suspects linked to a robbery pattern in the Bronx that occurred early December.

News 12 Staff

Dec 13, 2021, 2:24 PM

Updated 1,104 days ago

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The NYPD are looking for assistance in identifying suspects linked to a robbery pattern in the Bronx that occurred early December.
Police say a 24-year-old man arranged to meet a woman via Instagram at 1705 Anthony Ave. Dec. 3 at 11:30 p.m. When the victim arrived, two masked suspects approached the man at gunpoint and ordered him to remove his clothing. The suspects then took the man's items and fled in his gray 2018 Infiniti sedan.
According to police, a similar incident took place Dec. 4 on Boller Avenue. The suspects took the victim's cellphone, coat, chain and a gold ring along with his vehicle.
Police released photos the woman allegedly involved in the crimes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.