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74-year-old man slashed, iPhone taken in Brooklyn; 2 suspects at large

The NYPD says the victim was slashed just after 1 a.m. in Brooklyn and the suspects made off with the iPhone.

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Nov 2, 2026, 12:47 PM

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A 74-year-old man was attacked overnight in Brooklyn over an iPhone, police say.

The NYPD says the victim was slashed just after 1 a.m. in Brooklyn and the suspects made off with the iPhone.

A police source says two men in dark clothing ran off down Union Street and are still at large.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.

The victim was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.

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