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NYPD: Man Hits, Robs Teen In Bronx Apartment Building

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The hunt is on for a man wanted for robbing a teenager in the Morris Park section of the Bronx.

The suspect followed the 16-year-old victim up the stairs of his Matthews Avenue building around 9 p.m. last Friday, police said.

The suspect then hit the victim in the face before making off with his iPhone, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).  The public can also submit their tips to the Crime Stoppers website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

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