Man slashed in face after robber tries ripping jewelry from his neck in the Bronx

Police say the attacker approached the 43-year-old from behind demanded money and tried to take his jewelry before cutting his face

BRONX, NY – A 43-year-old man was approached from behind on a Bronx street Wednesday afternoon by a robber who demanded money, tried to rip jewelry from his neck and slashed him across the face before fleeing, police said.

The attempted robbery occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. in front of 3748 Third Avenue within the NYPD’s 42nd Precinct.

According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, an unidentified individual approached the victim from behind and demanded money…

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