Man Robbed At Knifepoint Near Peter Cooper Village, Police Say

GRAMERCY, NY — A man was robbed at knifepoint by two men, one who was homeless, near Peter Cooper Village, according to the NYPD.

Police said that Sept. 30 about 4:15 a.m., two men approached a 47-year-old man, robbing him of his cellphone and wallet at knifepoint.

Raheem Williams, 24, who police said is currently homeless, was arrested for robbery, unlawful imprisonment and criminal possession of stole property, the NYPD said.

Cops are searching for a second man who is about 25-years-old, 5 foot 10 inches tall and 160 to 180 pounds. Police said he has a beard and a kiss tattoo on his neck.

Surveillance images from a nearby 7-Eleven released by the NYPD show he was wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt with "Peace" on it, blue jeans, black sneakers, a red hat, and a red backpack.