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New York · 20 October 2026 · pix11.com

Man, 89, Beaten and Robbed After Leaving Queens Bank

An 89-year-old man was attacked and robbed outside a Queens bank, with the NYPD searching for the suspect and asking the public for help identifying him.

The NYPD is searching for a suspect who attacked and robbed an 89-year-old man shortly after he left a bank in Queens. According to police, the assailant approached the elderly victim on the street, beat him, and stole his possessions. The victim received medical treatment; his condition was not reported as life-threatening. The NYPD released information about the incident and asked the public for help identifying the suspect. No arrests had been made as of Tuesday. The attack underscores ongoing concerns about crimes targeting senior citizens in New York City, particularly near bank branches. Community advocates have renewed calls for greater police presence in areas frequented by elderly residents and for additional city safety resources for seniors. Anyone with information was urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers tip line.

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