NEW YORK, NY – On Thursday, a 77-year-old man was robbed at the intersection of Prospect Avenue and East 167 Street. The NYPD is seeking information to help identify the suspects involved.
According to the police, the incident occurred around 2:35 p.m., when three individuals approached the victim.
Together, they displayed a firearm and forcibly took the victim’s cell phone, jewelry, and wallet. Following the robbery, the individuals fled in a vehicle operated by a fourth person. The victim was not injured.
The suspects are described as males with dark complexions and slim builds, with various clothing descriptions provided. The vehicle involved is a gray four-door sedan.
Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.