The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the following individuals wanted in connection to a robbery within the confines of the 50 Precinct in Beonx.

The following has been reported to police.

On Friday, May 10, 2019 at approximately 0430 hours, the individual(s) approached the 60 year-old male victim in the vicinity of Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue and grabbed him from behind. The individuals proceeded to place the victim into a chokehold and put him on the ground. Individual #2 acted as a lookout while Individual #1 removed the victim’s Samsung cellphone, his wallet, debit card(s) and credit cards, and $100 in cash. Both fled to parts unknown. EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital for swollen eyes and bruising to his back.

A person of interest that used the victim’s credit card is described as follows: male, black 5’8″-5’9″ muscular build, dark skin, blue hoodie, blue pants with a white stripe, and a du rag.

A video clip of the suspect is attached and available at DCPI.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the NYPD‘s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1800577TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 188857PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers‘ website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All tips will be kept strictly confidential.

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