BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 14-year-old boy was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday evening in Bensonhurst, police said.
The incident occurred around 7:10 p.m. near 16th Avenue and 71st Street. The teenager had just exited the train station when two unidentified individuals on a motorized scooter approached him, according to police.
One of the suspects displayed a firearm, made a verbal threat, and forcibly took the victim’s jacket. The jacket contained jewelry and a wallet with a total value of approximately $820.
Both suspects then fled the scene eastbound on 71st Street toward New Utrecht Avenue on the scooter. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Police release descriptions of suspects
Authorities described the first suspect as a male with a light complexion, last seen wearing purple sweatpants, a white and black jacket, white and black sneakers, and a black ski mask.
The second suspect is also described as a male with a light complexion. He was last seen wearing a black and white striped sweater, black pants, and black and white sneakers.
The NYPD is investigating the incident and has not yet made any arrests.
The armed robbery adds to a series of recent incidents involving motorized scooters in Brooklyn.
