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Man Has Nose Broken, Earrings Stolen After Fight at Harlem Bar, Police Say

By Gustavo Solis | February 27, 2014 2:31pm
Harlem Bar Robbery
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MANHATTAN — Two attackers broke a man's nose and stole his earrings outside a West Harlem bar earlier this week, police said.

The 28-year-old victim got into a fight with a group of men at the club 9A at 2331 12th Ave. about 4:15 a.m. Monday, police said. As he left the club, two of them men followed him outside and pummeled him before snatching his earrings, according to police.

The robbery left the man with a chipped tooth and a broken nose, police noted. Paramedics took him to North Shore Hospital were he was in stable condition.

The attackers also stole his white stone earrings, which the victim told police were made of diamond.

Surveillance video of the incident shows one of the suspects flying into the street soon after the alleged assault. One of the suspects is seen walking alone moments later.

The suspects are described as being between 25 and 30 years old, weighing about 200 pounds, and standing between 5-foot-9 and 6 feet, police said.

A manager at the bar wouldn't comment on the incident, but did say, "we're a nice place."

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-8477. All calls are strictly confidential.