Brooklyn Robber Punched 73-Year-Old Man in Face: NYPD

Police are looking for the robber who punched a 73-year-old man in the face in Brooklyn before stealing his wallet last week.

The victim and robber were both inside an apartment building elevator on East 13th Street at around noon on Wednesday, police say. As the victim got off the elevator, the robber punched him and took the wallet.

The man was taken to a hospital after the robbery, where police say he was treated for cuts to his head.

Anyone with information about the robber is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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