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VIDEO: Armed Robbers Snatch Cash, iPhone and Chain from Victim

By Eddie Small | August 26, 2015 11:54am
41st Precinct armed robbery
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HUNTS POINT — A pair of armed robbers were caught on video mugging a man on Thursday evening, police said.

The 46-year-old victim was sitting by Casanova Street and Viele Avenue in the 41st Precinct when the suspects approached him, took out a gun and demanded money at about 5:30 p.m., according to the NYPD.

They then grabbed his iPhone 4S, gold chain and $60 before running away, police said.

Police described both suspects as men standing between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-7.

Video of the suspects shows them calmly walking down a sidewalk and confronting their victim.

Anyone with information about 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 entering TIP577.