Man Robbed In A Late Night Attack In The West Village: Police

West Village NY

17 December, 2020

9:45 AM

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WEST VILLAGE, NY — The New York Police Department is looking for a man wanted in connection to an attack and robbery that took place at the beginning of December in the West Village. A 23-year-old man was walking near the intersection of Waverly Place and Gay Street when an unidentified man attacked, according to police. Police said the attacker pulled the 23-year-old's jacket up over his head, punched him multiple times in the face, and demanded that he hand over any possessions. The unidentified attacker then ran away with the 23-year-old's wallet and iPhone. The victim received minor injuries, but did not need hospitalization. Police released a photo Thursday of the man wanted in connection to the incident. Photo courtesy of the New York Police Department. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) .