Suspect steals phone and flees near Columbus Circle, New York NY


A radio call about a robbery near Columbus Circle. A young man in a red jacket allegedly took an iPhone and ran away. He may have minor injuries and was unarmed. Witnesses gave descriptions of several suspects and officers searched the area.
Audio|Source: NYPD Citywide 2
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Transcript:
Radio reports a robbery near Columbus Circle. A 20-year-old male wearing a red jacket, black hat, black pants, and black sneakers with red laces ran southbound on Columbus Circle. He may have minor injuries and was not armed. He was carrying a large backpack. An iPhone was taken. Witnesses reported up to four suspects. Other descriptions included a man about 5'9" with braids, a shorter man about 5'6", and a heavyset man wearing a black shirt and red shorts. Officers were searching the area.
Radio reports a robbery near Columbus Circle. A 20-year-old male wearing a red jacket, black hat, black pants, and black sneakers with red laces ran southbound on Columbus Circle. He may have minor injuries and was not armed. He was carrying a large backpack. An iPhone was taken. Witnesses reported up to four suspects. Other descriptions included a man about 5'9" with braids, a shorter man about 5'6", and a heavyset man wearing a black shirt and red shorts. Officers were searching the area.
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Columbus Cir, New York, NY
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