Police released these surveillance photos of a man they suspect robbed someone inside Franklin Center for Rehabilitation Hospital in Flushing on June 21. Police need help identifying and finding him. Photos courtesy of the NYPD.
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating a suspect wanted for a robbery in Flushing.
Police say that last week the suspect entered the Franklin Center for Rehabilitation Hospital, gestured as if he was in possession of a weapon and demanded property from a 48-year-old man.
The victim handed over a bag with his credit cards, an undetermined amount of cash, his cell phone and a camera.
The suspect then fled the location in an unknown direction.
The victim did not sustain any injuries as a result of this incident.
The NYPD says the robbery occurred on Thursday, June 21 at 2:50 p.m. inside the Franklin Center for Rehabilitation Hospital at of 142-27 Franklin Avenue.
They also describe the suspect as a black man in his 30s who is around 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs between 180 and 190 pounds.
The suspect has a full beard and was last seen wearing black sunglasses, a black knitted “Tam” type cap with red, yellow and green stripes, a black polo shirt with white striped and dark pants.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) and entering TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
By Jeremiah Dobruck
j.dobruck@theforumnewsgroup.com
