NEW YORK, NY – A 49-year-old man was brutally assaulted and robbed by four people during an early-morning attack in Harlem on Tuesday, police said.
The victim was standing outside 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard around 3:15 a.m. when he was approached by the unidentified group. After a verbal dispute, the suspects repeatedly punched him, knocking him to the ground, where they kicked him in the face and body, authorities said.
While the victim was down, the attackers stole his wallet and cellphone before fleeing on foot. He suffered minor abrasions and was taken by EMS to NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem, where he was listed in stable condition.
Police released descriptions of the four sought individuals:
- A female with red hair, last seen wearing a yellow shirt and black pants.
- A male wearing a black du-rag, white T-shirt, and blue jeans.
- A male wearing a black baseball cap and black hooded sweatshirt.
- A male wearing a black beanie and a multi-colored hooded sweatshirt.
The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the assault and robbery to come forward.
Key Points
- Man, 49, attacked and robbed by four suspects on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday.
- Victim repeatedly punched, kicked, and robbed of his wallet and cellphone.
- Police released descriptions of the four suspects as investigation continues.
The violent street attack has police searching for four suspects still at large.
