Man punched in head, robbed of e-bike in Central Park: police

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Officials are searching for a suspect they said punched a man in the head then stole his e-bike in Central Park over the weekend, authorities said.

The incident happened at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at West 106th Street and West Drive, according to police.

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The 25-year-old victim was approached by the suspect then struck in the head with a closed fist, cops said.

The suspect then stole the man’s e-bike before fleeing the scene, police said.

The man suffered bruising on the side of his head but refused medical attention.

An investigation remains ongoing.

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