Albany police investigate robbery on Grant Avenue

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) — Albany police are investigating a robbery that occurred Sunday morning in the area of ​​Grant Avenue and Hunter Avenue. Officers said they arrived in the area around 2:40 a.m. following reports of the robbery.

Police reported that when they arrived at the scene, they found a 31-year-old man with a severe laceration to his neck. The victim was taken to Albany Medical Center and is in stable condition, according to police.

Through investigation, police learned that a large gathering of people had gathered at a house on Grant Avenue, which led to a fight. The suspect allegedly threw a glass bottle at the victim.

Two hours later, police received a report from Albany Medical Center Hospital that a 19-year-old man had also been admitted to the emergency room with an elbow injury. Police determined that the victim had also been assaulted during the incident on Grant Avenue.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at (518) 462-8039.