Police have released the photo of one of several men who robbed and assaulted a 65-year-old pedestrian as he was heading home in Forest Hills last month.
Three men approached the victim from behind at about 10:45 p.m. on Feb. 2 and struck him in the head with an unknown object, authorities said. They then took his wallet before fleeing in a maroon van on Selfridge and Olcott streets heading toward Yellowstone Boulevard.
The victim suffered several lacerations to his head in the attack.
Authorities have released a photo of one of the suspects at an ATM, located at 103-48 Lefferts Blvd. in South Richmond Hill, using the victim’s credit card.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
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