Robbery and Assault on University Avenue, NYPD Seeks Suspect

Leo Canega

NEW YORK CITY, NY – A robbery occurred early on Monday, January 1, at 2724 University Avenue.

The New York City Police Department reports that a 32-year-old man was attacked by an unknown male.

The assailant, armed with a knife, struck the victim with a wooden stick and forcibly took his cellphone and around $35.


The suspect then fled on foot. The victim, who declined medical treatment, is now part of an ongoing investigation.

Images of the suspect are available through the Department’s media channels. The NYPD asks anyone with information to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline or to submit tips online or via Twitter @NYPDTips.

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