BRONX, NY – A 55-year-old man was assaulted and robbed Tuesday evening in front of 48 Westchester Square, where police say two unidentified individuals targeted the victim in a sudden and violent street attack.
According to investigators from the NYPD, the incident happened around 7:50 p.m. when one suspect approached the man from behind and forcibly snatched his cell phone from his hand. The force of the robbery caused the victim to fall to the ground, where a second suspect kicked him in the face before both fled the area on foot.
The victim sustained minor injuries and did not require hospitalization, authorities said. Detectives from the 45th Precinct are now searching for the two suspects, who remain at large.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the department’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or by messaging @NYPDTips on X.
Key Points: Two suspects sought after violent cell phone robbery in Westchester Square – Bronx
- A 55-year-old man was attacked and robbed near 48 Westchester Square Tuesday night
- Police say two unidentified suspects stole his phone and assaulted him before fleeing
- The NYPD is asking for public help through the Crime Stoppers tip line