NEW YORK (WCBS 880) – A 68-year-old man was tripped to the ground and pummeled during a robbery on a Bronx street last week, police said Monday as they released surveillance video of a suspect in the attack.
NYPD video shows the victim being knocked down by a man near Westchester and Evergreen avenues in the Soundview section around 1:20 a.m. last Thursday morning.
🚨WANTED for ROBBERY: Do you know this guy? On 9/16/21 at approx 1:20 AM, in front of 1484 Westchester Ave in the Bronx, the suspect tripped a 68-year-old male, then punched him multiple times before removing his wallet. Any info? DM @NYPDTips or anonymously call 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/tZNlKWX3TW
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) September 20, 2021
The man then punches the victim repeatedly as the two get into a struggle on the sidewalk, video shows.
The thief ultimately grabbed the victim's wallet and fled away on foot, police said.
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The victim suffered pain and bruises to his face and was treated at the scene by EMS, according to police.
Police said the wallet contained $70 and the victim's ID.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
