Police in Brooklyn are searching for two men who robbed a victim at knifepoint in front of an urgent care center in Sunset Park, News 12 reported. Investigators have released images of the pair they are looking for and are appealing to the public for help, hoping that someone will recognize the suspects and provide the tip that moves the case forward.
According to investigators, the robbery happened in front of a CityMD urgent care center, a busy type of neighborhood medical business where people come and go throughout the day. The choice of such a public, everyday location for an armed robbery has added to the concern surrounding the case as police work to track down those responsible.
The victim was a 28-year-old man who was standing in front of the urgent care business at 5024 Fifth Avenue, according to police. He was simply outside the location when the encounter began, with no indication that he was doing anything to draw the attention of the two men who would go on to confront and rob him at the spot.
Police say the man was approached by the two suspects, who quickly turned the moment into an armed confrontation. One of them pulled out a knife and demanded money from the victim, using the threat of the weapon to pressure him into handing over what he had on him as the two men closed in outside the business.
The robbers made off with a significant sum of cash. According to the account, they got away with 2,800 dollars before fleeing the scene. The amount taken points to the seriousness of the robbery, even though the encounter was over quickly once the suspects had what they came for and left the area near the urgent care center.
Despite the presence of the knife and the threat it posed, the victim was not physically harmed during the robbery. No one was hurt in the incident, according to police, a detail that offered some reassurance even as the armed nature of the crime left the neighborhood and investigators focused on finding the two men who carried it out.
For now, the two suspects remain at large, and police are leaning on the public for help. Investigators have asked anyone who recognizes either of the men shown in the released images to contact them. The hope is that a resident or passerby will be able to put a name to the suspects and help bring the robbery case to a close.