Crime & Safety

Arrests Made After Teen Knocked Out In Front Of Harlem McDonald's: PD

NYPD announced two arrests on Wednesday after a teen got knocked out, and had his Jordans snatched in Harlem, police said.

A generic image of a police car in Manhattan.
A generic image of a police car in Manhattan. (Getty Images/Ben185)

HARLEM, NY — Two people were arrested for attacking and robbing a teenager in Harlem, police said Wednesday night.

Bronx resident Dijon Sellers, 18, and an unnamed 14-year-old were both arrested Wednesday in connection to a teenager getting knocked out in front of a Harlem McDonald's, before having his Jordan sneakers snatched off his feet, police said.

Sellers and the teenager were both charged with robbery and gang assault, police said.

Find out what's happening in Harlemfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The teenager who was attacked was left unconscious outside of the fast food chain near West 145th Street and Broadway around 9:15 p.m. on Jan. 7, police said.

NYPD originally released photos of six suspects, and it is unclear if there are more arrests to come.

Find out what's happening in Harlemfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.