Police in Brooklyn are on the hunt for five individuals wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at the 18th Avenue subway station in the Midwood neighborhood. Authorities have released images of the suspects, believed to have used weapons to threaten and rob individuals inside the station during morning hours.
The incident reportedly took place early in the day when the suspects approached their victims, displaying firearms and demanding valuables. Witnesses reported seeing the group flee the scene on foot, heading in different directions.
NYPD has asked for the public’s help in identifying and locating these individuals. Anyone with information regarding the robbery or the suspects is urged to contact the NYPD immediately at their tip line or submit information through Crime Stoppers, which offers a reward for any information leading to an arrest.
This is one of several recent robberies targeting commuters in subway stations across Brooklyn, raising concerns about safety in public transit areas. Police are increasing patrols in these locations and stepping up surveillance to prevent further incidents.
