Elderly Man Attacked and Robbed Inside Brooklyn Subway Station

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BROOKLYN, NY – An elderly man was attacked and robbed inside a Brooklyn subway station last week. Today, police released photos of the suspects.

According to the police, the incident took place on Tuesday, July 18, at approximately 6:15 PM, on the mezzanine level of the Sutter Avenue subway station.

Two individuals approached a 69-year-old male victim and put him in a headlock, choking him while forcibly removing his wallet. After the robbery, the individuals fled the scene in an unknown direction. The victim declined medical attention.

If you have any information related to this incident, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). For Spanish speakers, the hotline number is 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit your tips online at the CrimeStoppers website (https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/) or via Twitter @NYPDTips.

Charlie Dwyer
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.

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