Man, 67, loses teeth as group surrounds, brutally robs him in Brooklyn

Police are searching for a black Chevy Equinox that fled the scene
Police are searching for a black Chevy Equinox that fled the scene. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A 67-year-old man lost his teeth and needed multiple stitches to his head after he and another man were surrounded and violently robbed by a group of people in Brooklyn, police said.

LISTEN TO 1010 WINS

The NYPD released images Wednesday of two suspects and a black Chevy Equinox they’re searching for in the brutal Sept. 9 robbery in East Flatbush.

The victim and another man, 60, were walking at Church and Utica avenues around 6:20 p.m. when a group of four people surrounded them and demanded money.

Police believe this man was among the group of people who violently robbed two men in Brooklyn on Sept. 9
Police believe this man was among the group of people who violently robbed two men in Brooklyn on Sept. 9. Photo credit NYPD

The group then punched both victims repeatedly in the head and body, police said.

They snatched the victims’ cash and fled the scene in the Chevy SUV. The vehicle was last seen headed westbound on Church Avenue.

Police believe this man was among the group of people who violently robbed two men in Brooklyn on Sept. 9
Police believe this man was among the group of people who violently robbed two men in Brooklyn on Sept. 9. Photo credit NYPD

The victims were transported in stable condition by EMS to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center.

The 67-year-old had multiple teeth knocked out during the robbery and also required stitches to his head.

The 60-year-old suffered swelling to his face and a laceration to his hand.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

Featured Image Photo Credit: NYPD