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Police: Snake strangles guy on Williamsburg street, swipes $200 once he passes out

Police: Snake strangles guy on Williamsburg street, swipes $200 once he passes out

A crook choked a man out on a Williamsburg Street then swiped hundreds of dollars from his wallet last month, according to a police report.

The snake crept up behind the 26-year-old victim near Cook Street and Evergreen Avenue at around 11:15 pm on April 20 and started strangling him, police said.

Once the guy passed out, the bandit relieved him of his wallet, cell phone, and around $200, authorities said.

The victim later went to Woodhull Hospital, and has since been released.

Cops say the suspected strangler is between 18 and 25 years old, and was last seen wearing a black hoodie and white pants.

Police ask anyone with information about the incident to call (800) 577–8477, submit tips at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or text 274637 followed by TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.