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VIDEO: Robbery suspect follows victim into NYC lobby, stabs him

(CBS) NEW YORK - Authorities are looking for a robbery suspect who was caught on surveillance video following another man into a building in the Bronx, and then attacking him, according to CBS New York.

On Tuesday night, a male suspect reportedly followed a 60-year-old man into a building. He then placed him in a chokehold and stabbed him multiple times until a female lookout signaled for him to go.

The suspect allegedly stole the victim's cellphone before fleeing with the woman outside.

The entire incident was caught on surveillance video.

The victim was reportedly taken to the hospital and listed in stable condition.

The station reports police have not released a description of the suspects but they were also caught on cameras outside the building.

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