THE BRONX — A mugging victim tried to catch his attacker who threw a paint bucket at him in Saturday morning after coming up empty handed, NYPD officials said.
The 23-year-old man was walking past 1449 Overing St. near Frisby Avenue in Westchester Square, about 1:40 a.m. when another man tried to rob him while another suspect acted as a lookout, police said.
The victim said he didn't have anything to give the suspect so the would-be mugger threw a paint bucket at him, police said.
The victim yelled for help and three good Samaritans came and tried to help him restrain the suspects, police said.
The suspects, who both appear to be 18, managed to slip free and hadn't been arrested as of Monday morning, police said.
One suspect wore a dark sweater with gray sweat pants and black sneakers, police said.
The other wore dark clothing as well, police said.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).
