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NYPD Seeks Suspect Who Robbed and Assaulted Man in The Bronx

By Natalie Musumeci | October 18, 2012 9:27pm

THE BRONX — The NYPD is looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed and assaulted a 65-year-old man in the lobby of a Williambridge building last month.

The suspect followed the victim into the building about 5:05 p.m. Sept. 30 and assaulted him, cops said.

The suspect then stole an unknown amount of cash from the older man, police said.

In a video released by the NYPD, the suspect is seen forcibly shoving the victim and dragging him by his shirt.

Police described the suspect as an 18-to-25-year-old man, 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-9, slim build, with dreadlocks and a goatee. He was last seen wearing a dark sweatshirt and dark jeans.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).  The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.