Robbery on the Upper East Side: Couple Loses $84,000 in Brazen Attack
Details of the Incident
A man and woman walking to their car on an Upper East Side street were attacked and robbed at gunpoint of property worth nearly $85,000, according to the NYPD. The robbery took place on Sunday just before 1 a.m. near Park Avenue and East 60th Street.
The Robbery
The 30-year-old man and 25-year-old woman were walking to a car when two people approached them, showing a gun. One of the robbers struck a victim in the face with the gun and then forcibly took their property, which included jewelry, a watch, and an iPhone, according to police.
Injuries and Aftermath
The victim sustained minor injuries and declined medical attention, authorities said.
Investigation and Suspects
No suspects are in custody, and it is unclear if the couple was targeted. Police are still investigating the incident and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
How to Report Information
If you have any information about the robbery, you can call NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
FAQs
- When did the robbery occur?
- Sunday just before 1 a.m.
- Where did the robbery occur?
- Near Park Avenue and East 60th Street on the Upper East Side
- What was stolen?
- Jewelry, a watch, and an iPhone, worth nearly $85,000
- Were there any injuries?
- Yes, the victim sustained minor injuries, but declined medical attention
- Are there any suspects in custody?
- No
