$12,000 Watch Stolen at Knifepoint in Manhattan Robbery as Suspects Flee on Foot

New York, New York — A 33-year-old man was robbed of a $12,000 watch at knifepoint during an early-morning confrontation in Manhattan, with two suspects still at large, according to the NYPD.

The robbery happened around 2:40 a.m. on March 22, 2026, when the victim was approached by two unidentified individuals near Stanton Street, police said.

Dispute escalates into armed robbery

Investigators say the encounter began with a verbal dispute before quickly turning violent. During the confrontation, the suspects forcib...