NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A 31-year-old Uber driver was beaten and robbed after a car slammed into his parked vehicle in Brooklyn, police said Thursday as they released a photo of one suspect.
The NYPD said the victim was parked at the corner of Central and Putnam avenues on Oct. 1 around 11:20 p.m. dropping off a passenger, when a car collided into his vehicle.
Police said after a verbal dispute between the victim and the other driver, the male individual, 35, began hitting and shattering the victim's windshield and headlights.
The male culprit, joined with another male, 15, then allegedly punched the victim in the face and lip as a female, 15, then stole a nearly $900 gold chain from inside the Uber, authorities said.
Police said the male individuals then went through the victim's pockets and stole around $500. The suspects then fled on foot to parts unknown.
The victim was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Brookdale in stable condition, authorities said.
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