Man robs man he met on dating app in the Bronx: NYPD
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – Police are searching for a man accused of robbing another man he met on a dating app in the Bronx on May 4, according to the NYPD.
The 47-year-old victim met the suspect in an apartment building located near West Fordham Road and Andrews Avenue around 1 p.m., according to authorities.
The man allegedly punched the victim and stole his watch and clothing before fleeing the apartment building on foot, police said. No injuries were reported.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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