It was reported to police that on Friday, July 23, 2021 at approximately 7.10 p.m., a 44-year-old man was walking along the sidewalk in the vicinity of Briggs Avenue and West 196th Street on the border of Fordham Manor and Bedford Park, when he was approached by the two men who displayed a weapon, struck his head with the firearm and forcibly removed $300 from him.

The victim sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention at the scene. The suspects fled the location in a white van to parts unknown. The vehicle had front and rear, passenger side damage to it.

The first suspect (Individual #1) is described as male, has a medium complexion, is estimated to be in his early twenties, is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, and has a slender build. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, green shorts, black shoes and a black baseball hat.

The second suspect (Individual #2) is described as male, has a medium complexion, is estimated to be in his early twenties, is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds and has a slender build. He was last seen wearing a red shirt, black pants, black shoes and a red baseball hat.

Surveillance video and photos of the men and the vehicle are attached.

Anyone with information with regard to the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

All calls are strictly confidential.