Phony mourner pulled out a machete and violentedly robbed Harlem funeral home director

A robber pretending to be in mourning violently attacked a Harlem funeral director — whipping out a machete and repeatedly punching him within the head to swipe his telephone and pockets, based on cops.

The still-at-large criminal was seen amiably fist-bumping the 66-year-old funeral director in his workplace at Daniels Wilhelmina Funeral Residence on Feb. 17 whereas pretending to be there to rearrange a funeral, the NYPD mentioned whereas releasing video of it Wednesday.

However he then “demanded cash, punched the sufferer within the head a number of instances and displayed a machete,” the NYPD mentioned.

He stole the director’s telephone and pockets earlier than fleeing. The director declined medical consideration, cops mentioned.

Surveillance footage additionally confirmed the suspect strolling and chatting to somebody on the street whereas carrying a light-colored coat over darkish pants and a shirt and tie.

Anybody with data concerning this incident is requested to name the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).