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Cops Hunt Robber Who Allegedly Broke 65-Year-Old Man's Nose, Stole Necklace

By Nina Mandell | December 28, 2012 4:14pm
 Police are looking for this man in connection with a Nov. 23, 2012 robbery in the Bronx.
Police are looking for this man in connection with a Nov. 23, 2012 robbery in the Bronx.
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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS — Police are looking for a man who allegedly attacked a 65-year-old man, punching him several times, before stealing his gold necklace and fleeing the scene.

The attack happened on Nov. 23, 2012 in the University Heights section of the Bronx.

The suspect, described as a man in his 20s, was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt and grey sweatpants.

The victim suffered a broken nose, police said, and was treated at St. Barnabas Hospital. 

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then entering TIP577.