BROOKLYN, NY — Police are searching for two suspects who robbed a Brownsville deli over the summer.
The incident happened at 1737 East New York Avenue on July 28 around 12:25 a.m.
A 50-year-old man was approached by two unidentified individuals who then punched and kicked him.
The attack caused a laceration to the face. The two men stole the victim's cell phone.
The two suspects fled on foot on Pacific Street.
The 50-year-old was transported to One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.
Police have released surveillance images of the suspects.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips.
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