Crime & Safety
Man Knocked Off Bike, Beat Up And Robbed In Harlem: Police
The victim was hit in the head with a scooter and kicked repeatedly, before getting his wallet taken, police said.
HARLEM, NY — A man was robbed after getting knocked off his bike and attacked in Harlem, police said on Monday.
A 27-year-old man was riding his bike near First Avenue and East 125th Street around 6:45 p.m. on Jan. 6, when a person unexpectedly pushed him off his bike, police said.
The attacker proceeded to hit the cyclist in the head with a scooter and kick him multiple times, police said.
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The robber grabbed the victim's wallet, which contained around $80, and fled the scene, police said.
The 27-year-old man was taken to Harlem Hospital in stable condition, police said.
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Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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