NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two males wanted in connection with a robbery and assault that took place in the Bronx. The incident occurred on Monday, July 17, at approximately 1:00 p.m. in front of 1043 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx.
The victim, a 14-year-old male, was approached by two unidentified males who punched him multiple times in the face and stabbed him in the knee with an unknown object. The suspects then stole the victim’s AirPods, valued at approximately $300, before fleeing on foot, heading south on Southern Boulevard. The victim sustained minor injuries and declined medical attention.
The suspects are described as males with dark complexions. One suspect was last seen wearing gray shorts, a black t-shirt, and gray sandals with white socks.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted on the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.