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Four men wanted in connection to burglary on Putnam Avenue

February 12, 2015 Jaime DeJesus

Photos courtesy of the NYPD

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Police are asking the public’s help in locating and identifying four suspects wanted in connection with a burglary that occurred in the 83^rd Precinct on Tuesday, January 13.

According to cops, at around 12:41 p.m., the four suspects broke into a commercial building located at Putnam Avenue and told security workers that they were utility workers and needed to gain access to the roof.

Once the suspects reached the roof, they removed eight batteries and forty feet of copper wire from a cellphone tower. After stealing the materials, the suspects went downstairs and fled the scene to parts unknown.

Two of the suspects are described as dark skinned male Hispanics, while the other two are described as light skinned male Hispanics.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.