BROOKLYN, NY – A 14-year-old girl was swarmed by six teens and robbed of her belongings in a sudden street attack at a busy East New York intersection Wednesday evening.
The group confronted the girl near New Lots Avenue and Van Sinderen Avenue around 5:25 p.m., officials said.
After surrounding the victim, the suspects forcibly removed her backpack and sneakers before running off in different directions.
The unidentified assailants—described as four males and two females between 14 and 17 years old with light complexions—remain at large as investigators work to identify them.
No injuries were reported, but the stolen property was valued at roughly $900.
Police seek six teenage suspects
The victim was walking alone when the group approached, a source familiar with the case said. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses is being reviewed by detectives to trace the suspects’ movements before and after the attack.
Officers canvassed the area shortly after the robbery, but no arrests were made. Witnesses told police the group fled on foot toward nearby residential blocks.
East New York residents on alert
The robbery occurred in a busy corridor lined with stores and transit stops, heightening concern among residents and commuters who use the area daily. Local police have increased patrols along New Lots Avenue as a precaution while they gather leads.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers tip line.