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Teens Knock Deliveryman Off Bike, Rob Him in Manhattan: Police

What to Know

  • A deliveryman was attacked as he rode his bike in Washington Heights this week
  • Police released surveillance video of two teenage suspects on Saturday
  • The teens stole more than $100 from the deliveryman but he was not seriously injured in the attack, police say

Two teens attacked and robbed a bicyclist delivering Chinese food in Manhattan, police say.

The deliveryman was attacked Thursday evening as he was on a bicycle on West 186th Street in Washington Heights, according to police.

One of the teens punched the 38-year-old deliveryman in the head, knocking him off his bike and into a parked car, according to police.

The second teen then rummaged through the deliveryman’s pockets and stole $130 in cash, police said.

After robbing the deliveryman, the teens took off down 186th Street. Police said they believe the suspects are in their mid-to-late teens.

The victim suffered head pain but refused medical attention.

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).

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