Man Punched In Face, Robbed In Riverhead: Police

RIVERHEAD, NY — A man was punched in the face and robbed in Riverhead Friday night, police said.

According to Riverhead Town Police, the incident took place at 11:55 p.m.; police said the victim was approached by two men while walking on Pond View Road.

The victim said he was punched in the face and knocked to the ground; the men removed money from his pocket, police said.

The two men then fled the scene, heading south on Pond View Road, police said.

A perimeter was established and Riverhead K9-1 responded to the scene; a search of the area was conducted by Riverhead K9-1, with no results, police said.

The Riverhead Police Department's detective division was notified and responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing and anyone who might have witnessed the incident or has information to assist with the investigation is urged to contact the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500. All calls will remain confidential.