BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A delivery driver was confronted by an unidentified individual in an attempted robbery Sunday night in Clinton Hill, police said.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:49 p.m. near 433 Lafayette Avenue when a 33-year-old man was approached by a suspect who attempted to block his path and demanded money and property.
Despite the confrontation, the suspect did not obtain any items and fled the location on foot. The direction of flight was unknown, and there were no injuries reported.
Police have not released a description of the suspect and no arrests have been made as of Thursday.
The delivery driver did not require medical attention and continued to cooperate with the investigation, authorities said.
Key points
- A delivery driver was targeted in a failed robbery attempt in Clinton Hill
- The suspect demanded property but fled without taking anything
- No injuries were reported and the suspect remains at large
Authorities seek suspect in Lafayette Avenue incident
The NYPD is reviewing surveillance footage from the area and canvassing for witnesses who may have seen the incident unfold or observed the suspect fleeing the scene.
