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Police Release Photo of Suspect in Robbery of 81-Year-Old Man

 Police say two men robbed the victim after he took money out of an ATM on Queens Boulevard.
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SUNNYSIDE — The NYPD released a new photo of one of the suspects who punched and robbed an 81-year-old legally blind man at a bank in Queens in October.

Police said the victim had taken money out of the Chase Bank ATM at 46-10 Queens Blvd. on Oct. 26 when he was approached by two men, who punched him in the face and stole $100 and his debit card.

Local leaders called for the arrest of the suspects at a rally outside the bank earlier this month, where they were joined by the victim, identified as Sunnyside resident William Eichhorn, who is legally blind.

"Our community does not and will never tolerate this type of violent crime in our neighborhood," Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer said in a statement at the time. "If you have any information regarding this case or these two suspects I ask you to step forward and help us close this case."

Images of the suspects previously released by the NYPD show one wearing what looks to be a leather jacket, dark pants and brown boots, while the other appeared to be wearing a hoodie with a picture on the front.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).