BRONX, NY – Two suspects are on the run after assaulting a food delivery worker and stealing nearly $100 worth of Chinese food late Monday night outside a Bronx apartment building, police said.
The robbery happened around 10 p.m. in front of 320 East 160th Street, within the NYPD’s 42nd Precinct. According to investigators, the 22-year-old delivery worker was approached by two unidentified men who attacked him and made off with the order. One of the suspects punched the victim in the face while the second pretended to have a gun tucked beneath his clothing.
The pair then fled in an unknown direction, leaving the victim shaken but not seriously injured. The total value of the stolen food was about $94, police said.
NYPD seeks public’s help to catch suspects
Detectives from the NYPD Crime Stoppers unit are asking anyone with information to come forward. Tipsters can call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit anonymous tips in Spanish by calling 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Online tips are accepted at the official Crime Stoppers website or through social media platform X.
- Two suspects assaulted a 22-year-old delivery worker
- About $94 worth of Chinese food was stolen
- Police are urging the public to share information anonymously
Authorities say the incident highlights the risks faced by food delivery workers, who often carry cash and food orders late at night in high-traffic neighborhoods.
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Police are reviewing nearby surveillance footage and canvassing local businesses for leads. As of Tuesday, no arrests have been made and the investigation remains active.
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