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Man wanted for violent knifepoint robbery in Longwood

Police say the 23-year-old man was walking when he was approached by a man who displayed a knife.  

Sheyla Torres

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Nov 11, 2026, 5:41 AM

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A 23-year-old man was assaulted and robbed in a knifepoint robbery in Longwood.  

The robbery happened in front of 1037 East 163 St. at around 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 29.  

Police say the 23-year-old man was walking when he was approached by a man who displayed a knife.  

The man then punched the 23-year-old multiple times in the face and body before forcibly removing $200 from the victim.  

EMS transported the 23-year-old man to Lincoln Hospital, where he is expected to be OK.  

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). 

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