NYPD Arrests Two Suspects In Vicious Assault On Ave M

The NYPD has arrested two suspects for viciously attacking and robbing a 60-year-old Jewish man in Midwood earlier this week.

It appears that both men who were seen in the surveillance video assaulting the man were taken into custody on Thursday evening.

As DIN reported earlier this week, On Monday, December 28, 2015 at 12:48AM, a 55 year-old male victim was walking in front of 809 Avenue M when two male suspects approached him from behind. One of the suspects punched the suspect on the head, knocked him down and continued to punch and kick the victim. Both suspects went through the victim’s pockets and removed his wallet containing credit cards before fleeing on Avenue M toward Ocean Parkway. The victim was treated and released at Maimonides Hospital for scratches and contusions to head, knees and hands.

Thanks to the diligent and persistent work of the NYPD, both men are in custody. Special thanks to the NYPD Patrol Boro Brooklyn South Chief Steven Powers, the Detective Bureau Chief Conry, Chief Eric Rodriguez and Lieutenant Ira (Yitzy) Jablonsky.

Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, the following individuals have been arrested and charged:

Sabovic, Eldin
17-year-old male
992 East 14 Street
Brooklyn, NY

Charge: Robbery 2

Huseinovic, Baskim
19-year-old male
1417 Avenue K
Brooklyn, NY

Charge: Robbery 2