Kids Targeted by Muggers in Bronx

Robbers Target Children 

The NYPD is searching for a group of muggers who robbed two youngsters. One teen was robbed at knife point and another child was beaten. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein

Bronx Voice

January 26, 2024

BRONX - Cops are looking for a group of muggers who have beaten up one child and threatened a teen with a knife during two robberies in the Bronx. 

The NYPD released surveillance video of three of possible four suspects wanted in two violent robberies of youngsters during the holidays. 

The first robbery took place at around 3 pm on December 23 across from the Sack Wern Houses in Soundview. A 14-year-old male was walking down the block when he was approached by four males who demanded his property. Cops said one of the group pulled out a knife and told the teen to hand over his cell phone and wallet. The robbers then ran off with the phone and a wallet containing $40. 

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Investigators said the same crew struck again at around 2 pm on December 26 across from IS 131 in the vicinity of Underhill Avenue and Story Avenue. A 12-year-boy was approached by two males who demanded his property. The pre-teen refused. 

Cops said the muggers jumped on the young victim, repeatedly punching him. Then they ripped the coat off the 12-year-old and forcibly removed his cell phone. The attackers then ran off in unknown direction.  

The victim sustained minor injuries but 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.