NYC BODEGA MURDER SUSPECT LINKED TO 3 OTHER ROBBERIES, POLICE SAY
Police said that during the robbery, one of the assailants brandished a knife and stole a purse and cellphone from one of the victims.
Two women were robbed at knife point early Sunday morning in midtown Manhattan, according to police. (Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)
The second victim, who police noted was a tourist, was placed in a headlock but did not have any of her things taken.
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Police only had a description of one of the suspects, who was described as a Hispanic male sporting a black hat, black jacket with a white shirt and black pants.
The NYPD released a description of only one of the suspects, who was described as a Hispanic male wearing a black hat, a black jacket, black pants and a white shirt. (iStock)
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Neither of the women were hurt, though the purse was emptied, according to police.
New York City has seen rising robberies, burglaries, felony assaults and grand larceny. (Fox News Photo/Joshua Comins)
The NYPD did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment by time of publication.
Robberies, burglaries, felony assault, grand larceny and other crimes have continued in the city, marking an increase of such crimes by 22% compared to 2021.