A violent Brooklyn crew is targeting older men, beating them and robbing them on the street, police said Monday.
The robbers attacked three men in separate incidents in Sunset Park, according to police.
The robbers approached their first victim near the corner of 41st St. and Eighth Ave. around 3:50 a.m. Feb. 15, police said.
The mob hit the 62-year-old man in the head multiple times before stealing his cell phone and lunch box, which contained multiple forms of identification.
The robbers fled and the doctors took the victim to the Maimonides Medical Center in stable condition.
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Nearly a month later, on March 7, the men struck again around 5:20 a.m. when they saw a 68-year-old man walking near the corner of 57th St. and Eighth Ave., police said.
The robbers pushed him to the ground and took his wallet, which had about $160 inside, along with identification and a credit card.
The man did not require medical attention.
In the latest incident, violent robbers attacked a 69-year-old man near the intersection of 61st St. and Seventh Ave. around 5:20 a.m. March 11, police said.
The men beat the victim multiple times before grabbing her cell phone and running away.
Medics treated the man at the scene for swelling on his head.
Police are still searching for the robbery team and are asking for the public’s help in identifying them. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.
