Nypd searches for armed robbery suspect after bronx man attacked and robbed

NYPD Searches for Armed Robbery Suspect After Bronx Man Attacked and Robbed

June 6, 2026

A 58-year-old man was punched repeatedly and robbed at gunpoint in the Bronx after an early morning confrontation, police said.

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a man at gunpoint and assaulting him during an early morning attack in the Bronx. The victim was punched multiple times before the suspect fled with his wallet and cellphone, according to investigators.


Key Points

• A 58-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint in the Bronx.

• The suspect allegedly punched the victim multiple times before stealing his property.

• The robbery occurred near Bronx Park East and Waring Avenue.


The incident occurred at approximately 5:35 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, near the intersection of Bronx Park East and Waring Avenue within the confines of the NYPD’s 49th Precinct.

According to police, the 58-year-old victim was approached by an unidentified individual who displayed a firearm and demanded his belongings.

Victim Assaulted During Robbery

Investigators said the suspect punched the victim multiple times in the face before forcibly taking his wallet and cellphone. The extent of the victim’s injuries was not immediately released.

After obtaining the victim’s property, the suspect fled the area on foot.

Police said the individual was last seen traveling eastbound on Waring Avenue.

Investigation Ongoing

The NYPD released details of the incident as part of an effort to identify and locate the suspect. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active.

Anyone with information regarding the robbery is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Crime Stoppers website or by contacting @NYPDTips on social media.

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