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Mugger Breaks Man's Nose and Takes Wallet and Cellphone, Police Say

By Nicholas Rizzi | October 23, 2014 2:43pm
St. George Robbery
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ST. GEORGE — A mugger broke a man's nose then took his cellphone and wallet on Staten Island, police said.

The 31-year-old man was stopped by the mugger on the corner of Curtis Place and Hamilton Avenue around 11:25 a.m. on Oct. 8, police said. The mugger punched the victim in the face — breaking his nose — then swiped his wallet and Boost Mobile cellphone, police said.

The male suspect was described by police as around 17-years-old with brown eyes, black hair and weighing approximately 180 pounds.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).