BROOKLYN, NY — The New York City Police Department is investigating an assault and robbery that occurred early Friday morning, May 17, 2024, at approximately 4:10 AM in Williamsburg.
A 48-year-old male victim was in the vicinity of Wythe Avenue and S. Fifth Street when he was approached by two unidentified individuals. The suspects struck the victim multiple times, knocking him to the ground, and then forcibly removed his cellphone and wallet, which contained credit cards. Shortly after the attack, one of the suspects used the stolen credit cards to make unauthorized transactions at a commercial establishment located at 172 Havemeyer Street.
The victim sustained lacerations to his face and was transported by EMS to NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue, where he is in stable condition.
The police are seeking any information regarding the suspects or the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD to aid in their investigation.