Editorial photo #12607266 Crime, Law and Justice
22-year-old Man Physically Assaulted And Robbed Of A Watch By Multiple Suspects With A Knife At 242 East 50 Street
A damaged vehicle is at the scene. A 22-year-old man is physically assaulted and robbed of a watch by multiple suspects with a knife at 242 East 50 Street within the confines of the 17th precinct in Midtown Manhattan, New York, United States, on August 1, 2025. On Friday evening at approximately 11:29 PM, the robbery occurs where one of the two suspects displays a knife, robs the man of his watch, and then physically assaults him. One suspect is described as a male wearing a pink shirt and green shorts, and the second suspect is described as a male wearing a red shirt and blue shorts. Both suspects flee southbound on 5th Avenue in a blue sprinter van. On the scene, a Honda with South Carolina plates is damaged with the windshield shattered. No arrests have been made. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto)
