The New York Police Department is seeking four suspects who attacked and robbed a wheelchair-bound man on Nov. 8.
The attack occurred at about 2:30 a.m. in the Bronx. The incident was captured on video, showing the men standing around the 39-year-old victim, punching him several times as he tried to defend himself.
The assailants knocked him and his wheelchair to the ground before stomping, kicking, and punching him more.
The altercation began when the victim got into a verbal dispute with a woman, according to police.
The group left with the victim's backpack, which contained his cellphone and $800 in cash, police said.
🚨WANTED for ROBBERY: Do you know them? On 11/8/21 at approx 2:25 AM, in front of 267 Tremont Ave in the Bronx, three men and one woman assaulted a 39-year-old male in a wheelchair, then removed his property. Any info? DM @NYPDTips, or anonymously call them at 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/bImnUcef6v
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 23, 2021
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The victim reportedly refused medical care after the attack.
City robberies are rising, according to NYPD data. From Nov. 8 until Nov. 14, there were 352 robberies in New York City, an increase of more than 30% from the same time in 2020.