QUEENS, N.Y. – Police are searching for a man accused of robbing a 92-year-old pedestrian of his cellphone and pushing him to the ground Thursday afternoon in Queens.
The robbery happened at approximately 2:30 p.m. near 66th Avenue and 108th Street within the NYPD’s 112th Precinct, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. Police said the unidentified man approached the victim from behind and forcibly took his cellphone.
- The victim is 92 years old and was walking near 66th Avenue and 108th Street when he was approached.
- Police said the robber stole the man’s cellphone before grabbing him and pushing him to the ground.
- The suspect fled on foot, and NYPD Crime Stoppers is asking the public for information.
Police Say Robber Approached 92-Year-Old From Behind
The victim was walking in the area when the unidentified man came up behind him, according to the NYPD’s account.
“An unidentified male approached him from behind and forcibly removed his cellphone,” NYPD Crime Stoppers said.
Police said the encounter did not end after the cellphone was taken.
“The unidentified male then grabbed the victim and pushed him on the ground,” police said.
The fall caused the 92-year-old to suffer a laceration to his left upper arm, according to authorities.
Police did not provide additional information about the victim’s condition or say whether he required hospital treatment.
NYPD Searches for Suspect in Queens Robbery
The unidentified man fled on foot after the robbery and was last seen heading to an unknown location, police said.
NYPD Crime Stoppers has issued a public appeal for information as detectives work to identify the suspect.
“Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS,” police said.
Tips can also be submitted in Spanish at 1-888-57-PISTA or through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website. Information can also be provided through the @NYPDTips account on X.
Police have not announced an arrest.
The robbery victim is 92 years old.
Police said the man was walking near 66th Avenue and 108th Street when the suspect approached him from behind.
The victim suffered an injury during the robbery.
According to police, the suspect grabbed the 92-year-old and pushed him to the ground, causing a laceration to his left upper arm.
NYPD is still searching for the robber.
The suspect fled on foot, and anyone with information can anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Sources: NYPD Crime Stoppers, NYPD Crime Stoppers tip portal
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