Man Wanted for Robbing Senior Citizens in Brooklyn

The suspect has committed 11 robberies since July 10

Authorities are looking for a man who has been targeting senior citizens in Brooklyn and robbing them at gunpoint for their jewelry.

According to police, the suspect, described as being between 18 and 25 years old, has committed 11 robberies since July 10, nine of which involved victims over 60.

In each of the robberies the suspect approached his victims, displayed a gun and demanded their jewelry. The robberies have taken place in East Flatbush, Flatlands and Canarsie.

Police have released surveillance images they say captured the suspect (see above).

Anyone with information on the robberies is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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