NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is actively seeking public assistance in identifying three suspects involved in a robbery on Wednesday, November 22. The incident occurred near West 116 Street and Morningside Drive.
According to police reports, at around 11:30 a.m., a 65-year-old male was approached from behind by the suspects.
The assailants, wielding kitchen knives, demanded and seized the victim’s iPhone before fleeing on foot.
They were last observed exiting Morningside Park at West 123 Street and Morningside Avenue. There were no injuries reported.
The NYPD has released media depicting the suspects and asks anyone with information to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline or submit tips through their website or Twitter account.