Robbers Impersonating Immigration Officers Rob Williamsburg Cyclist, Police Say

EAST WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN — A group of men pretending to be immigration officers shoved a man to the ground and robbed him earlier this month, according to police.

The 25-year-old victim was riding his bike near Johnson Avenue and Humboldt Street around 10 p.m. on July 11 when a gray minivan pulled up beside him and a man inside demanded the cyclist stop, police said.

Three men jumped out of the van, pulled out silver badges and told the cyclist they were immigration officers before throwing the victim to the ground and grabbing his wallet, said police.

One of the men took $60 from the cyclist’s wallet, which he returned before the trio hopped back in the van and the driver sped away, police said.

Police are now looking for four men in their twenties who were captured on surveillance footage.

The victim refused medical treatment at the scene, said police.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police.

Photo courtesy of the NYPD.