NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is appealing to the public for help identifying suspects in a recent robbery in the Bronx. The incident occurred near Underhill Avenue and Gleason Avenue, within the jurisdiction of the 43rd Precinct.
According to police reports, the attack occurred on Tuesday at around 9:45 PM, when two unidentified men assaulted a 48-year-old man. The assailants punched the victim in the face and body before forcibly taking his phone and wallet, which contained roughly $215 and a debit card. Following the robbery, the suspects fled eastward on Gleason Avenue.
The victim, who suffered minor injuries during the encounter, received medical attention at a local hospital. Authorities have described the suspects as males with a medium complexion and are urging anyone with information to come forward.