Police: 79-year-old man knocked down, robbed in Queens

NEW YORK – Police say a 79-year-old man was violently robbed Tuesday in Queens. 

It happened around 4 p.m. near 81st Street and Eliot Avenue in Middle Village. 

Police said two men knocked the victim to the ground and stole his wallet, containing $1,000. 

The suspects took off heading west on Roosevelt Avenue. The victim was treated at the scene for minor cuts.

Anyone with information about his attackers is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.