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Police: Bandit Punching, Robbing People In Manhattan

Seven Victims Reported So Far

POSTED: 11:01 pm EDT July 3, 2008
UPDATED: 10:43 am EDT July 4, 2008

NEW YORK -- Police said Thursday a man in Manhattan is picking people at random, punching them, then taking off with their money.

Police said since April, the man has robbed six women and one man. The victims ranged in age from 29 to 61 years old.

Authorities described the robber as about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing somewhere between 150 and 180 pounds, with a medium build.

Investigators asked anyone who recognized the "punching bandit" to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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