68-Year-Old Brooklyn Man Hospitalized With Broken Nose, Wrist From Brutal Attack Caught On Camera
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- A man was hospitalized with a broken nose and wrist from a brutal beating caught on camera in Brooklyn.
According to police, the 68-year-old was repeatedly punched and kicked by a man who was riding a Citi Bike.
It happened near Pitkin Avenue and Barbey Street in East New York just after 9 a.m. Saturday.
Police said the suspect left with the victim's cellphone and jewelry.
The victim was in stable condition at the hospital where he was also treated for cuts throughout his body.
????WANTED for ROBBERY: On 7/24/21 at approx 9:05 AM, in the vicinity of Pitkin Ave and Barbey St in Brooklyn, the suspect approached a 68-year-old male, assaulted him, causing a broken wrist & nose, then removed his property. Any info? DM @NYPDTips, or call them at 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/SLpC72eRhS
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