NEW YORK, NY—A 34-year-old man was robbed at the corner of East 165th Street and River Avenue in the Bronx on Tuesday. The incident, which occurred at approximately 12:41 PM, involved three unknown assailants who approached the victim and demanded he empty his pockets.
The culprits forcibly took the victim’s wallet before fleeing on foot eastbound on East 165th Street towards Grand Concourse. Fortunately, the victim was not injured during the robbery. The police are currently investigating the incident and searching for the three individuals involved.
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