NYPD officers respond to incident. photo by Erik Lattwein.
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NEW YORK, NY – Detectives from the NYPD are investigating a robbery in Brooklyn on Saturday that took place shortly after midnight in the Bushwick neighborhood.
According to the police, a 69-year-old man was in the rear of 1332 Halsey Street when an unknown assailant threw him to the ground and stole $2,000 from him before escaping eastbound on Halsey Street on a dark-colored gas-operated scooter.
The victim suffered minor injuries and declined medical treatment.
The suspect is described as a male aged between 25 and 27 years old, approximately 5’10” to 5’11” tall, and weighing about 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black bubble jacket with a gray hooded sweatshirt underneath, blue jeans, and black sneakers.
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.
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