13-year-old boy attacked, sneakers stolen in Brooklyn
NEW YORK -- Police say a group of individuals attacked and robbed a teenager in Brooklyn on Friday.
It happened around 3:15 p.m. near 17th Street and Fourth Avenue in Sunset Park.
According to police, three people approached a 13-year-old boy and repeatedly hit him with belts.
They then allegedly removed the boy's sneakers and ran into the Prospect Avenue subway station. They were last seen getting on a northbound R train.
WANTED for a Robbery in the vicinity of 17 Street and 4 Avenue #Brooklyn @NYPD72pct on 1/12/24 @ 3:14 PM three individuals approached the victim then struck the him with belts numerous times and forcibly removed his sneakers. Reward up to $3500 Call 1-800-577-TIPS CONFIDENTIAL! pic.twitter.com/VHQs6foFDD
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) January 16, 2024
The victim refused medical attention.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on X, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.