69-year-old man beaten with cane, robbed inside nyc train station

69-year-old man beaten with cane, robbed inside NYC train station

NEW YORK, NY – Police in Harlem are investigating after a 69-year-old man was beaten with a cane and robbed a subway station.

The incident occurred on Monday at approximately 7:00 p.m. inside the East 125th Street and Lexington Avenue subway station.

According to the report, a 69-year-old male victim was entering the mezzanine when he was approached from behind by two unidentified individuals.

The assailants struck the victim on the head with a cane before forcibly taking his cell phone. Subsequently, the perpetrators fled the station. The victim sustained a laceration to his face but declined medical assistance.

69-year-old man beaten with cane, robbed inside nyc train station

One suspect was described as a male in his 20s, standing approximately 5’10” tall, and weighing 180 pounds. He has a dark complexion, a thin build, and a beard. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black baseball hat, a blue t-shirt adorned with an orange butterfly, and light-colored pants.

69-year-old man beaten with cane, robbed inside nyc train station

A second suspect was described as a male in his 20s, also with a dark complexion and a thin build,

Adam Devine

Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.