Bronx man attacked and robbed of $1,700 and valuables in violent assault

Bronx man attacked and robbed of $1,700 and valuables in violent assault

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December 25, 2024

BRONX, NY — A 36-year-old man was assaulted and robbed early Saturday morning in a violent attack near 1406 Ogden Avenue, according to police.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:15 a.m. when two unidentified individuals got into a dispute with the victim. Authorities said the suspects struck the man in the head with a bottle and punched him in the face multiple times with closed fists.

Bronx man attacked and robbed of $1,700 and valuables in violent assault
Photo: bronx man attacked and robbed of $1,700 and valuables in violent assault

The attackers forcibly took several of the victim’s belongings, including his designer fanny pack, jewelry, watch, glasses, driver’s license, and approximately $1,700 in cash, before fleeing the scene in a white vehicle.

Bronx man attacked and robbed of $1,700 and valuables in violent assault
Photo: bronx man attacked and robbed of $1,700 and valuables in violent assault

Emergency medical services transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was treated and reported to be in stable condition.

Police are continuing to investigate and have not yet identified the suspects or the vehicle involved.

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