Crime

Cops arrest man who allegedly tried to rob man with gun in Sunset Park

June 17, 2020 Jaime DeJesus

Photo via Google Maps, inset courtesy of 72nd Precinct

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Police arrested a suspect who allegedly tried to rob a man while in possession of a gun in Sunset Park.

According to authorities, on Sunday, June 7 at around 9:05 p.m. a 29-year-old man was walking to the store near 58th Street and Sixth Avenue when police say 24-year-old Jason Peralta allegedly approached him, showed him a gun and stole the victim’s fanny pack.

The items from the bag fell on the ground and the suspect fled on foot. The man retrieved his belongings.