New York elevator attack caught on camera

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Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Man attacked, robbed in Bronx elevator by 2 suspects, 1 with cane, police say
Police are looking for two men who brutally attacked and robbed a man on an elevator -- all caught on camera.elevator

BRONX, N.Y. -- Police are looking for two men who brutally attacked and robbed a man on an elevator -- all caught on camera.

Around 8 p.m. on June 22, the victim was in an elevator at the Morrisania Houses when he was physically assaulted by two men. The suspects took $70 in cash victim as well as a cellphone.

The victim was taken to the hospital and treated for a hurt eye, and swelling to his face and jaw.

One of the suspects walks with a cane; the assault was caught on surveillance camera.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).