MANHATTAN, NY – The NYPD is searching for four suspects who allegedly assaulted and robbed two security guards outside a Lower Manhattan movie theater late last year.
According to police, the incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. on December 19, 2025, at the Regal Cinema located at 850 Broadway, within the 9th Precinct. Investigators say the victims, two male security employees ages 29 and 37, had removed a group of four individuals from the theater for disorderly behavior.
Once outside, the confrontation turned violent. One suspect reportedly punched the 29-year-old guard in the face and stole his hat, while another struck the 37-year-old guard and took his watch. The group then fled the area in an unknown direction. Both victims suffered minor facial injuries but refused medical attention at the scene.
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from the theater and nearby businesses to identify the suspects.
- Four individuals assaulted and robbed two security guards outside the Regal Cinema at 850 Broadway.
- The suspects stole a hat and a watch before fleeing.
- Anyone with information should contact @NYPDTips or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
All information provided to Crime Stoppers is confidential. The NYPD’s 9th Precinct continues to investigate the incident.