2 men wanted in string of hotel room robberies

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Two men are wanted by the NYPD for forcing their way into at least three hotel rooms in Manhattan and stealing the guests cash and credit cards.

Two men forced their way into at least three hotel rooms in Manhattan as they threatened guests with death if they didn't hand over their cash and credit cards, according to police.

The suspects struck on Nov. 13 at the Hayden Hotel on West 28th St.; on Dec. 3 at The Gotham Hotel at East 46th St. and on Feb. 9 at the Roosevelt Hotel.

In the second robbery, the victim was assaulted, added police. The robbers took his Rolex watch before fleeing the hotel.  The men made off with at least $600 in cash, various credit cards and an ATM card with its pin from the three robberies.

The suspects were later seen on surveillance video shopping for sneakers at a Saks Fifth Avenue store after the robbery at the Roosevelt Hotel.

Police described the first suspect as black with a dark complexion, 20-30 years old, around six feet tall and about 160 lbs.-180 lbs.

The second suspect is described as black with a light complexion, 20-30 years old, around six feet tall and about 160 lbs. -180 lbs. and facial hair on his chin.

Anyone with information in regards to the incidents is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, on Twitter @NYPDTips or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. You can remain anonymous.