NYPD: Would-Be Robbers Attack Man With Paint Bucket In The Bronx
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are searching for two men who they said attacked another man with a paint bucket during an attempted robbery in the Bronx.
The suspects came up to the 23-year-old victim and demanded money from him early Saturday morning on Overing Street in Westchester Square, police said.
When the victim said he had no money to give them, police say one of the men threw a paint bucket at him.
Three good Samaritans came to the victim's aid, but the alleged attackers got away.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
