A 38-year-old man was assaulted and robbed late at night in Kingsbridge Heights. Police reported that two women allegedly attacked him on the pavement at a Bronx intersection and took $300. The attack happened Monday at around 3:30 a.m. near Davidson Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road, according to police. Investigators say the women allegedly threw the man to the ground, then repeatedly punched and kicked him before taking his cash. The victim was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital for treatment.
What police say
As reported by News 12, officers say one woman reached into the man’s pocket and grabbed $300 while he was down, then both suspects ran off. Police described one woman as wearing a beige long-sleeve crop top, beige leggings and white shoes. The second woman was described as wearing a jacket, blue jeans and white shoes. The 52nd Precinct is handling the assault and robbery investigation.
A history at the corner
This stretch of Davidson Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road has seen trouble before. In July 2024, amNewYork reported that a group allegedly attacked and robbed a 69-year-old man at the same intersection, highlighting a troubling pattern of late-night street robberies in the area. Local coverage and police notices have repeatedly flagged this corner for targeted stickups that tend to hit when the streets are quiet and foot traffic thins out.
How to help
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the latest attack to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit tips online. The NYPD’s Crime Stoppers program accepts anonymous tips and may offer cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. Investigators say video from doorbell or nearby security cameras can be crucial.
Police have not announced any arrests in the case. Detectives from the 52nd Precinct are canvassing the area and reviewing footage, and anyone who recognizes the suspects or captured the incident on camera is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or the local precinct. The investigation remains active, and police say public tips are key to making an arrest.
