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Violent Robbery Caught On Video In Broad Daylight On Bronx Sidewalk

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- A violent robbery was caught on video in broad daylight on a Bronx sidewalk.

It happened shortly before 2 p.m. Monday on White Plains Road near East 226 Street.

Surveillance video shows one suspect knocked a 61-year-old man to the ground, then a second suspect kicks him in the face.

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Police are searching for the suspects behind a violent robbery that was caught on video in broad daylight on a Bronx sidewalk. (Credit: NYPD)

Several people can be seen walking by without stopping.

Police said the suspects took more than $800 from the man's pockets and took off.

The victim was taken to the hospital with pain and cuts on his lip and head.

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

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