Police investigate armed watch thefts at New York City restaurants

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NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Police are searching for suspects in connection to robberies at restaurants in Brooklyn and Manhattan in May and June.

Police say suspects in each incident displayed a firearm to the victims.

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The first robbery happened on Friday, May 31, at around 6:47 p.m. in front of 81 Broadway in Brooklyn.

An unknown individual approached two men, showed a firearm and demanded their watches, police said. He took their property and fled on a two-wheeled vehicle with another individual.

The second incident occurred in front of 181 Thompson Street in Manhattan at around 8:46 p.m. on June 18. Police say a man in front of the location was approached by two individuals who displayed a firearm and demanded his watch. They took the victim's watch and fled.

The third incident happened at a restaurant on Grand Street in Brooklyn on June 21. At around 9:35 p.m., three diners were approached by two individuals demanding property, according to the NYPD.

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The suspects took a watch and two phones and fled, police said. The phones were tracked and recovered nearby.

No arrests have been made. Investigations into the robberies are ongoing.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here.

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