Police Seek Men Caught on Camera Participating in Violent Theft

She was walking alone.

Suddenly, the man walking by her grabs her, shoving her against a building and punches her viciously.

(Image via WPIX-TV)

Police are seeking three men who were caught on camera participating in a violent theft in Brooklyn, WPIX-TV reported Monday.

Surveillance footage shows the trio beating a 21-year-old woman, then snatching her cellphone and dragging her across the sidewalk as they wrestle her purse from her.

(Image via WPIX-TV)

The incident occurred on Oct. 2 around 2:30 a.m., and the victim was hospitalized with a broken nose and other cuts, WPIX reported.

Watch the surveillance video below:

Anyone who recognizes the culprits is urged to call NYPD’s anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-577-TIPS, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.

(Image via NYPD/WPIX-TV)

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