Police: Suspects lured men on dating app, robbed them in East Williamsburg
Police sources say two unidentified women used the app “Tagged.com” to set up meetings with men in July.
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Police are searching for at least two people accused of luring men through a dating app and robbing them inside an East Williamsburg apartment building.
Police sources say two unidentified women used the app “Tagged.com” to set up meetings with men in July.
When the victims arrived, they were taken to a fifth-floor apartment, where two masked men were waiting.
Police say the first incident took place on July 22 inside 389 Morgan Ave. They say a 27-year-old man was punched and threatened with a gun before the suspects stole his black 2024 Mercedes-Benz.
A week later, at 30 Debevoise Ave., a 36-year-old man was beaten, threatened with a knife and had his iPhone 12 mini stolen.
Both victims suffered minor injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
The Meet Group, which owns Tagged.com, reminds its users that safety is a top priority. The company encourages members to report inappropriate behavior and content.
To view the app's safety tips, click here.
