NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The NYPD are searching for a group of young men behind a violent robbery in Central Park and two other hold-ups that took place in the early morning hours Wednesday.
The first was on Lafayette Street in Lower Manhattan.
A 25-year-old man was punched and kicked.
His attacker stole his cellphone and airpods.
About an hour later, a 20-year-old man was knocked to the ground and kicked on 66th Street and Central Park West.
A few minutes later, inside the park, a man was knocked to the ground and his wallet and backpack were stolen.
None of the victims sustained serious injuries.
The police released surveillance footage from the second incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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