NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A man was robbed in the Bronx by two men last month as they spewed anti-gay language in an incident that is being investigated as a hate crime, police said.
The Feb. 15 robbery occurred at 2:42 p.m. at the intersection of Davison Avenue and West Burnside Avenue where the two suspects punched 49-year-old victim as he was walking down the street, authorities said.
The two thieves then stole the victim's jewlery and cellphone, valued at $1,500, all while saying anti-gay slurs, officials said.
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The victim refused medical attention at the scene but suffered pain and bruising, police said.
The suspects are described as 20-30 years old, both last seen wearing masks and all dark clothing.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
