Disabled wheelchair-bound man choked and robbed near NYC’s Central Park

NEW YORK – A disabled and wheelchair-bound man was choked and robbed just a block away from Central Park in Manhattan on Wednesday.

According to the New York City Police Department, the suspect is described as a light-skinned male, bald, wearing all black with a gray vest.

The heinous assault and robbery took place in front of 754 5th Avenue. The suspect approached the wheelchair-confined victim and placed him in a chokehold while proceeding to rob him of his cell phone.

The suspect fled in an unknown direction. Police have not made any arrests yet.