NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – A man was knocked unconscious in Manhattan in one of at least two robberies that police believe are connected to three suspects.
The 43-year-old victim was on W. 31st Street, near Seventh Avenue in midtown, around 1 a.m. on May 21 when at least two assailants struck him in the head, knocking him unconscious, police said Sunday.
The robbers stole money and an iPhone from the man before fleeing, according to police.
EMS took the victim to Bellevue Hospital for treatment. The severity of his injuries wasn't immediately known.
WANTED for A Robbery in Hudson River Park (Pier 45). #Manhattan @NYPD6pct on 5/21/21 @ 1:07 A.M. Perpetrators displayed firearms and removed the victims property Reward up to $3500Seen them? Know who they are? Call 1-800-577-TIPS or DM us! Calls are CONFIDENTIAL! pic.twitter.com/z8mh9vA0ai
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) May 30, 2021
Two days later, on the morning of May 23, two men, ages 29 and 23, were at Pier 45 in the West Village when three robbers came up to them around 3:45 a.m. and flashed handguns, police said.
The trio demanded the victims' property and stole a phone, chain and credit cards before fleeing, according to police.
The NYPD released surveillance video of three suspects on Sunday.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
