Teen Beaten, Robbed Of iPhone And Sneakers In Harlem: NYPD

HARLEM, NY — Police are searching for six people accused of attacking and robbing a 14-year-old boy in Harlem earlier this spring, according to the NYPD.

The robbery happened around 3:52 p.m. on March 30 near the intersection of St. Nicholas Avenue and West 134th Street, police said.

Investigators said the teen was approached and surrounded by a group when one of the suspects displayed an unknown object and punched him multiple times.

The group then punched and kicked the victim while two of the suspects stole his iPhone, sneakers and about $20 in cash, police said.

The suspects fled eastbound on West 134th Street on foot, police said.

The teen was taken by EMS to NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem in stable condition. The stolen property was valued at about $420, police said.

No arrests have been made, and police have released photos of the suspects on Thursday.

Police said anyone with information regarding the robbery can 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 Crime Stoppers website or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips.