NBC Sports Anchor in NY Has Wallet Stolen From Back Pocket While Walking Near Rockefeller Center

NBC 4 New York lead sports anchor Bruce Beck was robbed near the news station's studio at Rockefeller Plaza on Wednesday night when an alleged thief took the journalist's wallet from his pocket.

The 66-year-old NBC veteran was near the network's Studio 1A — home of the TODAY show and NBC Nightly News — and was returning to work after picking up his dinner around 9:25 p.m. when the alleged robbery happened, according to a note sent to NBC staff that was obtained by The Messenger.

"Although very shaken, thankfully Bruce was not hurt," the note to staff says. "His wallet was stolen."

According to a press release from New York City police, a 66-year-old man was allegedly robbed on West 49 Street around 9:27 p.m. Wednesday when an unknown man approached him and "removed" his wallet from his pocket and fled the scene with another man, who authorities believe served as a "lookout."

"Both individuals were last seen entering the 49 Street 'N' 'R' MTA train station," police said.

Authorities called on the public for help identifying the two men.

The alleged thief was seen wearing a white t-shirt, a black sweatpants and white and blue sneakers. Police said the man also had a black sweatshirt tied around his waist.

The other suspect, who is being sought for questioning, was seen wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, red sneakers and a cross-body bag, according to authorities.

A department spokesperson said Friday the NYPD does not provide victim's identities and therefore could not independently confirm the victim as Berk.

In a statement to The Messenger, a WNBC spokesperson said: “We are grateful that Bruce was not injured and extend our thanks to the NYPD, NBCUniversal Global Security and [Rockefeller Center owner] Tishman Speyer for their quick response."

In its memo, NBC told employees that building staff and "NBC global security leaders" were investigating the incident and Beck filed a report with police.

“This is a reminder to always be mindful of your surroundings, regardless of where you are at the time," the note said. "Your safety should always be top priority.”

Beck did not return a request for comment on Friday.

The lead anchor has been a member of the NBC 4 New York sports team for more than two decades. He also hosts the station's popular Sunday night sports show, "Sports Final."