7 robbers punch, kick and hit man with metal object in the Bronx: NYPD
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – Police are searching for seven people accused of surrounding a man and attacking him on March 31, according to the NYPD.
The attack happened on East 167th Street around 7:25 p.m. Police said the 22-year-old victim was approached by the group and was kicked, punched and hit with a metal object.
The suspects then displayed a gun and allegedly stole the man's keys, cellphone and sneakers, according to authorities.
The group then fled north on Sherman Avenue. The victim was taken to BronxCare Health System.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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