Monday night on March 23 turned ugly near West 52nd Street and Ninth Avenue in Midtown West, where a 53-year-old man was suddenly jumped from behind, thrown to the ground and punched in the face. The two attackers reportedly stripped him of his pants, cellphone, Rolex watch, keys and about $4,000 in cash before taking off east along Ninth Avenue, leaving the man shaken and injured. Authorities later circulated a wanted alert with photos that ask the public to help ID the pair.
NYPD Crime Stoppers Offers Reward And Tip Lines
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, tips that lead to an arrest in a case like this may qualify for a reward of up to $3,500. The program lists the main hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS and a Spanish-language line at 1-888-57-PISTA, and notes that tips can be submitted online and anonymously for those who prefer not to call.
Details From The NYPD Alert
In a post on X, NYPD Crime Stoppers states that the attack occurred at approximately 10:10 p.m. on March 23. The alert describes two unidentified suspects who came up behind the 53-year-old victim, threw him to the pavement and struck him, then grabbed his pants and other belongings before fleeing eastbound on Ninth Avenue. The listing urges anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers and highlights the potential reward for tips that help investigators track the robbers down.
How Neighbors Can Help
Residents who saw anything that night or who have surveillance footage from the area around West 52nd Street and Ninth Avenue are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit information through the program's online tip form. Officials caution New Yorkers not to confront suspected robbers themselves and to contact police right away so investigators can safely follow up on any leads.
