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Man robbed at knifepoint near Sunset Park urgent care; two men on the run

Investigators say the two men approached a 28-year-old man and demanded money from him at knifepoint.

Sheyla Torres

Jun 4, 2026, 6:07 AM

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Police are looking for two men they say robbed a 28-year-old man at knifepoint in Sunset Park.

The robbery happened in front of 5024 5th Ave. at around 10:42 p.m. on May 16th

Investigators say the two men approached a 28-year-old man and demanded money from him at knifepoint. One of the men removed the 28-year-old wallet containing $2,800 before fleeing on foot.

One of the men was last seen wearing a black hat, black ski mask, gray sweatshirt, black pants, and white sneakers. The other man was last seen wearing black hat, black ski mask, black sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and black sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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