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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