2 sucker punched in Ridgewood, Queens, NYPD says

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Thursday, May 19, 2016
NYPD looking for man who mugged 2 other men
NYPD-provided surveillance video

RIDGEWOOD, Queens (WABC) -- Police are looking for a man who attacked and mugged two other men in Queens last month.

According to the New York City Police Department, around 2:15 a.m. April 30, the suspect approached two men from behind, punched one in the face and knocked him unconscious.

The suspect then punched the other man and pushed him to the ground where he stole his cell phone and wallet.

Police said the suspect also removed the unconscious man's wallet before fleeing with about $250 and a cell phone.

The individual is described as a male Hispanic, 17 to 23 years old, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches and 160 lbs; he was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweater and gray sweatpants.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).