NYPD is seeking help identifying two people wanted in connection with a robbery pattern in Queens that has grown to five reported incidents. The robberies occurred within the 103rd, 107th, and 113th precincts. Detectives added two more incidents on May 20, along with new media related to the pattern. In the incidents, one or two unidentified people approached victims on bicycles and forcibly removed necklaces or chains. One newly added case occurred April 17 near Jamaica Avenue, where a 22-year-old woman’s necklace was snatched and the suspect fled; no injuries were reported. Another added case occurred May 12 near 122 Avenue and Long Street, where a 69-year-old man was knocked down, sustained minor injuries, and refused medical attention; the necklace was valued at about $300.
"Police said the robbery pattern happened within the confines of the 103rd, 107th and 113th precincts. According to the NYPD, detectives added two additional incidents to the investigation on May 20, along with new media connected to the pattern. Police said the incidents involved victims being approached by one or two unidentified people on bicycles. In several cases, the suspects forcibly removed necklaces or chains from the victims' necks."
"Police said one of the newly added incidents happened on Friday, April 17, at about 12:43 a.m. in front of 164-14 Jamaica Avenue. According to the NYPD, a 22-year-old woman was approached by an unidentified person on a bicycle. The person snatched the victim's necklace from her neck and fled eastbound on Jamaica Avenue. No injuries were reported."
"Another newly added incident happened on Tuesday, May 12, at about 4 p.m. near 122 Avenue and Long Street, police said. According to the NYPD, a 69-year-old man was walking in the area when an unidentified person on a bicycle approached him. Police said the person got off the bicycle and forcibly removed the victim's necklace, causing him to fall to the ground. The suspect fled on the bicycle. The victim sustained minor injuries but refused medical attention at the scene, police said. The necklace was valued at about $300."
"Police said the first reported incident happened on Tuesday, April 7, at about 7:54 a.m. in front of 161-06 89 Avenue. According to the NYPD, a 27-year-old woman was approached from behind by two unidentified people on a bicycle. Police said the suspects punched her in the face and forcibly removed a chain from her neck before fleeing on Hillside Avenue. The victim sustained minor injuries to her face but refused medical attention."
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