An 89-year-old man was beaten and robbed in broad daylight after walking out of a Jamaica, Queens Capital One branch, according to police. The assault unfolded around 12:30 p.m. outside the bank at 146-21 Jamaica Avenue, where the attacker allegedly slammed the senior to the pavement, kicked him, yanked a necklace from his neck and took off on foot with $1,300 in cash.
The victim was treated for an injury to the back of his neck. The NYPD says the suspect is believed to be between 18 and 25 years old.
As reported by FOX 5 New York, detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from the area, hoping clearer images will help track down the attacker. The suspect remains on the loose, and investigators are asking anyone who saw something to step forward.
Violent Episodes Near The Jamaica Hub
The robbery comes amid a spate of daytime muggings and platform holdups clustered around the busy Jamaica transit and shopping hub. Police have been pushing out wanted posters and asking riders to hang on to any video they capture, as described in local coverage of a recent case where an F train nap turns ugly.
In case after case, detectives are leaning heavily on surveillance footage and public tips to put names to faces and build leads.
How To Help Investigators
Anyone with information about the Jamaica bank attack is urged to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit an anonymous tip through the department's Crime Stoppers portal. Crime Stoppers offers rewards for information that leads to arrests and is the main pipeline detectives are using to collect tips in this investigation.
Safety For Seniors
Neighbors and community groups are urging older New Yorkers who bank in person to take extra precautions: avoid displaying cash or envelopes on the sidewalk, go with a friend or family member when possible, and ask bank staff for help if you are heading straight to nearby transit or feel unsafe.
Officials also stress that if you see something that feels off outside a bank or around transit, try to safely note a description, get to a secure location and call police rather than stepping into a potentially violent situation yourself.
