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Pair of suspects rob man in Middle Village before driving off in stolen vehicle: NYPD

Jun. 19, 2023 By Bill Parry

Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are on the lookout for two suspects who simulated having a firearm as they robbed a man in Middle Village on Friday, June 16.

The victim reported to investigators that he was walking in front of 63-08 69th Pl. at around 4:52 a.m. when he was approached by the two men near the Juniper Valley Animal Hospital. One of the men acted like he had a handgun as they forcibly removed jewelry and $20,000 in cash, police said.

They jumped into a stolen black SUV with New York license plate KDX-1817 and drove off toward All Faiths Cemetery.

There are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.

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