Early Morning Robbery on Third Avenue Leaves Man Injured

BROOKLYN, NY—A robbery occurred early last Saturday morning at around 4:30 AM in front of 5502 Third Avenue. A 46-year-old man reported that he was approached by two males who demanded his belongings.

During the confrontation, one of the assailants punched the victim multiple times, causing a facial laceration, and then took his possessions.

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The first suspect is described as having a medium build and complexion, seen wearing an orange shirt with white lettering, blue jeans, white sneakers, and a blue and red baseball hat.

He was also carrying a dark backpack.

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The second suspect, also of medium build but with a light complexion, was dressed in black shorts with red stripes, red sneakers, a black hooded sweatshirt, and a black hat. The victim refused medical treatment at the scene, and the perpetrators fled on foot. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.