Video: Man knocked unconscious in violent robbery

NEW YORK (FOX 5 NY) - The NYPD is searching for a man who left another man unconscious during a violent robbery.

The victim was walking along Hugh Grant Circle in the Parkchester section of the Bronx when the assailant grabbed the victim's keys that were attached to a bag.

When the victim tried to take them back, the robber punched him numerous times.

The victim was rushed to Jacobi Hospital where he was treated for spinal injuries.

The NYPD released video of the assault which occurred near Metropolitan Avenue on May 26 just before 8 p.m.

The assailant is described as black, approximately 30-years-old, 5' 10" tall and 200 lbs.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

The NYPD says all calls/texts are strictly confidential.