Early Morning Robbery on Third Avenue Leaves Man Injured

NYPD officers responding to emergency call. File photo by Roy Janssen
NYPD officers responding to emergency call. File photo by Roy Janssen

BROOKLYN, NY—A robbery occurred early last Saturday morning at around 4:30 AM in front of 5502 Third Avenue. A 46-year-old man reported that he was approached by two males who demanded his belongings.

During the confrontation, one of the assailants punched the victim multiple times, causing a facial laceration, and then took his possessions.

Early Morning Robbery on Third Avenue Leaves Man Injured

The first suspect is described as having a medium build and complexion, seen wearing an orange shirt with white lettering, blue jeans, white sneakers, and a blue and red baseball hat.

He was also carrying a dark backpack.

Early Morning Robbery on Third Avenue Leaves Man Injured

The second suspect, also of medium build but with a light complexion, was dressed in black shorts with red stripes, red sneakers, a black hooded sweatshirt, and a black hat. The victim refused medical treatment at the scene, and the perpetrators fled on foot. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.