Authorities have identified at least eight different incidents that occurred between early December and late January in the Mott Haven section that they believe are connected.
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Police say up to four suspects at a time approach men who are alone on the street and demand money, and in many of the incidents, punch, kick and shove the victim to the ground.
They've stolen nearly $3,200 in cash and more than $2,600 in property.
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None of the victims were seriously injured.
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