13-Year-Old Robbed of Bicycle at Knifepoint in Staten Island

September 22, 2023
New York City Police Department dispatched to crime scene.
New York City Police Department dispatched to crime scene.

NEW YORK CITY, NY – A 13-year-old male was robbed at knife-point while riding his bike near Station Avenue and Amboy Road on September 15.

At around 8:15 p.m., an unknown individual approached the victim, displayed a knife, and forcibly took the victim’s bicycle. The individual then fled the scene on the stolen bicycle. The victim was uninjured.

The suspect is described as a male between 5’7″ and 5’10” with a light complexion and a slim build. He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black sweatpants.

13-Year-Old Robbed of Bicycle at Knifepoint in Staten Island

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