Woman, 91, placed in chokehold, robbed in Park Slope

NEW YORK (FOX 5 NY) - A 91-year-old woman was followed into the vestibule of her building in Park Slope, Brooklyn by a man who assaulted and robbed her, according to police.

The assault occurred Wednesday at about 1 p.m. at 555 9th St. 

The elderly woman was placed in a chokehold at gunpoint.

The attacker took the woman's money before demanding money from a 50-year-old man who came walked into the vestibule at the time of the attack.

The suspect fled with approximately $370.

The NYPD is on the hunt for the man seen in surveillance camera footage.

He is described by police as black, 40 to 50 years old, 5'10"-6'0", 250lbs,

He was last seen wearing a dark colored hooded sweater, a black jacket, a black wool cap, black gloves, light colored pants and dark colored shoes.

If you know anything about the violent robbery, you are encouraged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers at any of the following:

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.