Crime & Safety
Man Robbed In A Late Night Attack In The West Village: Police
A 23-year-old man was punched in the face repeatedly and robbed recently near the corner of Waverly Place and Gay Street, according to NYPD.
WEST VILLAGE, NY — The New York Police Department is looking for a man wanted in connection to an attack and robbery that took place at the beginning of December in the West Village.
A 23-year-old man was walking near the intersection of Waverly Place and Gay Street when an unidentified man attacked, according to police.
Police said the attacker pulled the 23-year-old's jacket up over his head, punched him multiple times in the face, and demanded that he hand over any possessions.
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The unidentified attacker then ran away with the 23-year-old's wallet and iPhone.
The victim received minor injuries, but did not need hospitalization.
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Police released a photo Thursday of the man wanted in connection to the incident.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) .
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