Teen Stabbed for His Sneakers

Robbers Stab Teen, Steal Sneakers 

The NYPD is looking for these men in connection with a stabbing in the Bronx and stealing the victim's sneakers. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice 

December 12, 2023 

BRONX - A teenager was stabbed in the torso by a group of muggers who stole his cell phone and his sneakers, the NYPD said. Cops released surveillance video of the suspects holding the stolen sneakers. 

At around 2:40 pm on December 7, an 18-year-old male and a 16-year-old male were walking near the intersection of East 165 Street and Grant Avenue when they were approached by a group of males. 

Cops said one of the males put the 16-year-old in a choke hold and then kicked him. 

Another member of the group pulled out a knife and stabbed the 18-year-old in the torso, cops said. As the teen lay bleeding, the group pulled his sneakers off his feet and then forcibly removed his cell phone. 

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The suspects were then caught on surveillance video fleeing the scene with sneakers in hand, cops said.  

The 18-year-old stab victim was rushed to Lincoln Hospital where he was listed in stable condition. The 16-year-old victim refused medical attention. 

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 

All calls are strictly confidential.