Cops: Men Rob Teens in Inwood

Two teenage boys were robbed as they walked in Inwood Saturday afternoon, according to Nassau County Police.

Cops said the 14-year-old victims were heading east on Solomon Avenue when they were approached by two men who demanded their cellphones. One man rifled through the victims’ pockets and took a LG model phone, cops said.

The men fled west on Solomon Avenue, police said.

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Neither teen was injured in the robbery.

The first man was 16-17 years old, 5-foot-10, had a slight built, and was wearing a black shirt, cops said. He also had a black bicycle with yellow lettering. The second man was 6-foot, medium build, and wore a white shirt with black sleeves, police said.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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