The New York City Police Department is actively searching for two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood of Queens. The incident took place in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at approximately 12:15 a.m. Police report that a 47-year-old male victim was walking near 175-20 Wexford Terrace when he was approached by two masked individuals. One of the perpetrators brandished a black firearm and demanded the victim's personal property. The suspects forcibly took two wallets containing credit cards and $20 in cash, a cellphone valued at approximately $1,000, and the victim's backpack. The victim was not injured during the encounter, and the suspects fled the scene toward the Kingsford Triangle and Hillside Avenue area. The 107th Precinct has released surveillance images of the individuals and provided detailed physical descriptions to assist in the identification process. One suspect is described as having a light complexion, black hair, and a beard. He was wearing a brown and gray sweater, distinctive black and white checkered sweatpants, gray work boots, and a blue face mask. His accomplice is described as having a dark complexion and was dressed in a gray hooded sweatshirt with black lettering across the chest, matching sweatpants, black sneakers, and a blue face mask. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $3,500 for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspects. The public is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS (8477) or the Spanish line at 888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Crime Stoppers website or on X at @NYPDTips. All communications are strictly confidential. This investigation highlights a recent uptick in local crime, with the 107th Precinct reporting 89 robberies through August 30, 2026, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year.