Disturbing video released by New York City police on Sunday shows a man hit by a car and then robbed as he lies sprawled on the ground fighting for survival.
The 39-year-old victim was walking on the sidewalk at 898 East 169th Street in the Bronx when a black four-door sedan crashed into him around 6:40 a.m. Saturday, according to police.
The video shows the victim being thrown into the air before landing on the street.
Two men who were inside the vehicle that hit him then got out and went through his pockets, taking his belongings, cops said.
“The individuals returned to the scene and checked the victim’s pockets before fleeing to parts unknown,” the NYPD said in a statement.
Emergency crews took the victim to Lincoln Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, cops said.
The first robber was “male, dark complexion, thin build, afro hair,” NYPD said. He was last seen wearing black pants, black sneakers and a hooded sweatshirt.
The second was also described as “male, dark complexion, thin build, afro hair.” He was last seen wearing light-colored sweatpants, a black hooded sweatshirt and sneakers.
The victim was walking on the sidewalk when a black four-door sedan crashed into him. NYPD The video shows the victim being thrown into the air before landing on the street. NYPD Suspect exited the vehicle and reached into the victim’s pockets. NYPD A second suspect is seen watching his associate rob their victim. NYPD
A third man in the car is described as “male, dark complexion, thin build, short hair.” He was last seen wearing black pants and a light-colored hooded sweatshirt.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers 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 Crime Stoppers website on Twitter @NYPDTips.
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