Bronx Man Robs Boy, 9, Flees on Bike

The man threw the boy into a wall, stole his cash and then fled on a bike, police say

Police are searching for a middle-aged man who robbed a 9-year-old boy in the Bronx before fleeing on a bicycle.

Police said the man, who appeared to be about 50, followed the young boy into his apartment building in the Fordham section of the Bronx at about 4:45 p.m. Wednesday. The man then threw the boy into a wall, stole his cash and then fled on a bike. 

The robber was wearing a red shirt, dark shorts and white sneakers at the time. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. 

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