NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The NYPD is searching for two suspects wanted in connection to a violent armed robbery that occurred earlier this month in the Bronx, officials said.
At about 2:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, a 65-year-old man was walking in front of 2565 Barnes Ave. in Allerton, when he was approached by two suspects.
One of the suspects displayed a firearm while demanding money. The victim was repeatedly hit in the head with the firearm while the suspects removed his wallet containing multiples forms of identification and a debit card.
The suspects fled the location northbound on Barnes Avenue.
The victim suffered minor injuries and did not require any medical attention on the scene.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
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