Lauren Pena

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May 20, 2026, 7:38 AM

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Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the person responsible for a violent robbery that occurred Friday in The Bronx.

Investigators say the 38-year-old victim was walking on Barnes Avenue when a man approached him.

The man began to strike him with a brick repeatedly before snatching his wallet, taking around $300 and fleeing the scene on foot.

Police say the victim was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in stable condition.

The suspect was last seen wearing a white sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, light colored sneakers and a tan bookbag.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call 1-800-577-TIPS.