A 26-year-old man was beaten and robbed on Friday afternoon on Marion Street, according to Paterson Police Department.

The victim, 26, was walking in the Marion Street area, at around 3 p.m., when the attacker, described as a 6 foot Hispanic male, struck him from behind. The attacker continued to hit the man with a blunt object until he was on the ground.

The assailant got away with the victim’s cash. The man was taken to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Anyone with information about the suspect are encouraged to dial 973-321-1120.