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Bronx, NY (77WABC)-The NYPD has released a surveillance video and photo’s as they work to make an arrest of a gunman in connection with a gunpoint robbery and pistol whipping of a crime victim in the Bronx.
At 3:55 am the morning of Saturday, October, 16th, a 22-year-old man was walking near the corner of Webster Avenue and East 204th street when three men, unknown to him approached. One of the suspects, pointed a firearm at the 22 year old and pistol whipped him about his face. A chain was taken from around the man’s neck. The three suspects then fled the area.
The injured man called police, managing to give them a detailed description of the three men. Responding officers conducted a canvass and apprehended two men that were later positively identified by the victim.
The third individual, in possession of the firearm, threw the gun to the ground and was later observed on security camera kicking open a locked door and entering a residential building located at 375 East 205 Street. A black .40 caliber firearm was recovered.
The gunman being sought is described as a male, in his 20’s, medium complexion, 180 pounds, approximately 6’3″ tall. He has brown eyes, a beard and short dark hair. He was last seen wearing black jeans, a black t-shirt, black sneakers and carrying a black satchel.
Although the victim sustained bruising to his face, he refused medical attention at the scene.
Police say anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
People may also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.
