Police are searching for three men they say are connected to a robbery out of Gravesend.

Police tell News 12 the men robbed a 19-year-old boy inside of the lobby of his apartment building on March 18.

News 12 is told the three suspects approached the victim near West 11th Street and Avenue X, and allegedly punched him and fled the location with both his book bag and jacket.

The victim sustained pain, swelling and bruising to the face and eye as well as a cut to the mouth.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.