Brooklyn street robbery leaves man punched and robbed

Brooklyn street robbery leaves man punched and robbed

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February 5, 2026

Two suspects sought after late night robbery on Fulton Street

Brooklyn, NY – A brief encounter outside a Fulton Street address turned violent when two suspects allegedly attacked a man and took his belongings before running off into the night.

The robbery occurred Saturday evening at approximately 9:40 p.m. in front of 1531 Fulton Street. Investigators said two unidentified individuals approached a 28-year-old man and repeatedly punched him in the face before taking property valued at about $40.

After the assault and theft, the suspects fled the scene on foot, heading southbound on Throop Avenue. The victim survived the encounter, and no arrests have been made.

Brooklyn street robbery leaves man punched and robbed
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NYPD Crimestoppers released details of the incident and is asking for the public’s help identifying the individuals responsible. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X at @NYPDTips. All tips are confidential.


Key Points

  • A 28-year-old man was robbed and assaulted on Fulton Street
  • Two suspects fled southbound on Throop Avenue after the attack
  • Police are seeking public help to identify those responsible
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