Man robbed in the area of Lea Lane at Village Drive

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) -- Syracuse Police say a 38-year-old man who was out walking his dog in the area of Lea Lane at Village Drive was robbed by three men Thursday evening.

Police say the victim was approached by the men – one of whom asked for a cigarette – when he was kicked by the two other men and robbed of his wallet and portable CD player.

The victim refused medical treatment at the scene.

The suspects have been described as three black men in the teens to early 20s. One of the suspects was wearing a red hat and the other two suspects were wearing all black at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 442-5222.