91-Year-Old Woman Choked, Robbed, And Threatened With A Gun On 9th Street, Police Say

Police are searching for a suspect in an incident involving a 91-year-old woman who was choked, robbed, and threatened with a handgun.

On Wednesday March 2, 2016, at approximately 1:00pm, the suspect approached the victim from behind as she entered 551 9th Street (between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West). The suspect then placed her in a chokehold and displayed a handgun, according to the police.

After the suspect pushed the victim inside the building’s vestibule, he demanded her money.

As the suspect took the female victim’s money, a 50-year-old man came across the suspect and victim in the vestibule. Cops say the suspect then pointed the handgun at the man and removed his money.

The suspect fled the location with approximately $370.

Cops say the victim refused medical attention.

Video via NYPD

The suspect is described as a male, black, 40-50 years old, 5’10”-6’0″, and weighing approximately 250 pounds. Cops say he was last seen wearing a dark-colored hooded sweater, a black jacket, a black wool cap, black gloves, light-colored pants, and dark-colored shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by texting your tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Police say all calls are confidential.