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Man Arrested in Bronx Sucker-Punch Attack, Police Say

By Ben Fractenberg | March 22, 2017 9:58pm
 Wilfredo Galarza and another man sucker punched and then robbed a 57-year-old man outside of Deli Grocery Tobacco Shop at 1899 Andrews Ave. on Feb. 23, police said.
Wilfredo Galarza and another man sucker punched and then robbed a 57-year-old man outside of Deli Grocery Tobacco Shop at 1899 Andrews Ave. on Feb. 23, police said.
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THE BRONX — A 17-year-old Bronx man was arrested after he and an accomplice sucker-punched a 57-year-old man on Andrews Avenue and then robbed him, police said Wednesday.

Wilfredo Galarza and another man attacked the victim outside of Deli Grocery Tobacco Shop at 1899 Andrews Ave. on Feb. 23, according to the NYPD.

One of the attackers approached the man from behind and punched him, causing the man to tumble to the ground unconscious. Galarza and the other attacker then stole the victim’s debit card and $80 in cash.

The man was taken to a local hospital and released.

Galarza was arrested Tuesday and charged with robbery and assault.

There was no immediate information on his lawyer. 

His accomplice is still on the loose.