Cops Probe 2 Armed Robberies in Queens

Both occurred on April 21

The NYPD is seeking the public's help in finding two suspects wanted in connection with two armed robberies of Queens businesses.

Police say both robberies occurred on April 21.

They say the suspects entered a barber shop on Brewer Boulevard in Jamaica and displayed a firearm. Police say they removed an undetermined amount of cash from the shop and five patrons before fleeing.

About 20 minutes later, at 5:40 p.m., they entered a Check Cashing business on Merrick Boulevard. They again displayed a gun and removed cash from a patron's pockets before fleeing.

Police ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

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