Police: Man Robbed, Choked 76-Year-Old Woman In Bronx Apartment
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The victim complied and showed the suspect where she had her money, and fled with $500, police said.
The victim was taken to NewYork Presbyterian-Columbia University Medical Center, where she was treated for bruising to her neck and legs, police said.
The suspect was described as a black male in his late 50s or early 60s, police said. He stood about 5 feet 11 inches tall and was last seen wearing a white button-down shirt and dark pants, police said.
Police have released surveillance photos and video of the suspect.
Anyone with information was asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS, log onto the Crime Stoppers website, or text tips to 274637 (CRIMES) and enter TIP577.
