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20-year-old woman placed in choke hold, robbed in Sunset Park

The incident happened in front of 500 53rd St. on Sept.1.

News 12 Staff

Sep 18, 2025, 7:14 AM

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Police are looking for a man in connection to a violent robbery in Sunset Park.

Police say the man put a 20-year-old woman in a choke hold before stealing her bag containing and unknown amount of cash.

The incident happened in front of 500 53rd St. on Sept.1.

The 20-year-old woman sustained minor injuries and is expected to recover.

Anyone who knows the man is urged to call police.

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