Nypd continues search for suspects wanted in attack on two jewish boys

NYPD continues search for suspects wanted in attack on two Jewish boys

March 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, NY – Two sixteen-year-old males were jumped while walking near the intersection of Albany Avenue and Carroll Street in Crown Heights last Monday. Today, police released a photo of the suspects wanted in that assault and attempted robbery incident.

Detectives with the 71st Precinct are investigating after a group of six male suspects approached the two juveniles and demanded their property.

An official with the Crown Heights Shomrim confirmed today that the two boys were Jewish. One, the official said requires surgery on his nose and face after the brutal assault.

One of the suspects attacked the juvenile victim, punching him in the face and fracturing his nose. The suspects fled the scene.

They were spotted running into a residential building on Saint John’s Place without the victims’ property.

Police are asking the public to assist in identifying the attackers. After the attack members of the Crown Heights Shomrim followed the suspects. One, a 16-year-old known gang member with a long record was arrested the next day. Days later, a second suspect was arrested. Four suspects remain at large.

Nypd continues search for suspects wanted in attack on two jewish boys
Photo: nypd continues search for suspects wanted in attack on two jewish boys

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to 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 at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

All calls are strictly confidential.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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