Cops hunt baby photo takers

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The NYPD says they are looking for three people who tried to take a photo of a baby at a hospital in Brooklyn before running off.

Police are looking for three people who entered a hospital in Brooklyn and tried to take a photo of a baby before running off.

The strange incident occurred Sunday at the NYU Lutheran Medical Center Maternity Ward located at 150 55th Street. 

Cops say the trio entered a room and asked the mother if they could take the photo. The mother refused and the group ran off.

The NYPD released surveillance photos of two women and one man.

They are described as follows:

Suspect #1 is described as a female Hispanic, approximately 30-35 years of age, 5'4" tall, 145lbs, brown hair, brown eyes and wearing a black sleeveless shirt.

Suspect #2 is described as a female Hispanic, approximately 30-35 years of age, 5'3" tall, 160lbs, brown hair, brown eyes and wearing a multi-color striped t-shirt and wearing eye glasses.

Suspect #3 is described as a male Hispanic, approximately 30-35 years of age, 5'7" tall, 150lbs, with dark colored eyes, bald and wearing a white t-shirt and a black baseball cap.

If you recognize the people in the photos or know anything about the incident, you're encouraged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers at any of the following:

1-800-577-TIPS (8477)

WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

The NYPD says all calls/texts are strictly confidential.