Fashion Conscious Crooks Choke Man Near Port Authority

Muggers Steal Man’s Clothes
The NYPD is searching for these men in connection with a mugging near the Port Authority. -Photo by NYPD

The NYPD is searching for these men in connection with a mugging near the Port Authority. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein

Manhattan Voice

March 19, 2024


MANHATTAN - A trio of muggers choked a man for his clothes near the Port Authority bus terminal, the NYPD announced.



At around 2:30 am on March 4, a 23-year-old man was standing in front of 355 West 39th Street, a block away from the Port Authority bus terminal. Cops said three men ran up to him and put the victim in a chokehold. While the man struggled, the other attackers repeatedly punched him. 


Cops said the muggers forcibly removed the victim’s jacket, hat and sunglasses. They then ran off in an unknown direction. 


EMS transported the victim to Lenox Healthplex Hospital where he was listed in stable condition. 


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The NYPD released surveillance video of the suspects who are all described as males with dark complexions and medium builds. One of the suspects wore a purple bubble jackets. 


Anyone with information in regard to this incident 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 https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 



All calls are strictly confidential.

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