VIDEO: Suspect who punched, robbed man, 46, on LES street sought by NYPD

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Police on Monday released surveillance footage of a suspect wanted in connection to a violent robbery that occurred on the Lower East Side in April.

It happened at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 2, when the suspect approached a 46-year-old man in front of 30 Allen St. and punched him in the head before stealing his cellphone and wallet, according to officials.

The suspect then fled to parts unknown.

The victim refused medical attention.

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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