The victim told police he was walking on the 100 block of East 5th Street around 4 a.m. when he was accosted, Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said.
Both robbers were black and wearing facial coverings, he said, adding that one was about 6-foot-2 and the other 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-8.
They threatened to have a gun, he said -- although none was shown, Bracken noted.
Anyone who saw something or has information that can help the investigation is asked to contact Clifton police detectives: (973) 470-5908.
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