Three good Samaritans chased down a cowardly thug after he beat and tried to mug a woman in front of a trendy Manhattan bar, cops said yesterday.
Kester Robinson, 23, was allegedly trying to steal the 33-year-old victim's iPhone and purse at around 8:15 p.m. Tuesday near Mama's Bar on Avenue B in the East Village, sources said.
"I opened the door and he just took off and I ran after him," said Robert Hart, the bartender and part owner.
Customers Brian Bielemeier and Jude Campbell joined the chase, tailing Robinson for several blocks until the suspect ran out of steam.
"As soon as I grabbed him, he started crying and said, 'Don't call police,' and 'Let go, I have asthma,' " Bielemeier told The Post.
Robinson, who lives in The Bronx, was charged with attempted robbery and faces up to seven years if convicted.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Good samaritans nab alleged asthmatic iPhone thief
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