Man knocked unconscious in NYC sidewalk robbery

The NYPD shared a shocking video of a man knocked unconscious while standing on a sidewalk in Queens.

The victim could be seen at a curb in the area of 77th Street and 37th Road in Jackson Heights on Tuesday at about 12:19 a.m. as one of the suspects walked past him.

Moments later both individuals returned.  One of them punched him in the head from behind, knocking him flat on his face.

The suspects then took off with his wallet containing $70, multiple credit cards and his phone.

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EMS responded to the scene and brought the 43-year-old victim to Elmhurst Hospital with injuries to his left eye and face.  His condition was unknown.

The suspects took off on foot.

The NYPD was offering a $3500 reward for information that leads to their arrests.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or online at the CrimeStoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

Police say that all calls are strictly confidential.