Nypd search for suspects who assaulted and robbed 10-year-old boy in the bronx

BRONX, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying two individuals wanted in connection with a robbery involving a child in the Bronx last week.

According to investigators, the incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. on Friday, January 2, in front of 2500 White Plains Road within the 49th Precinct. A 10-year-old boy was approached from behind by two unidentified males who shoved him and forcibly took his hat and approximately $45 in cash.

The suspects then fled the scene on foot, heading northbound on White Plains Road. No injuries were reported.

The first individual is described as a male with a medium complexion, last seen wearing a black jacket, black sweater, black pants, and black sneakers. The second individual is described as a male with a dark complexion, last seen wearing a black sweater with the word “scream” on it and dark-colored pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 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 at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.

Police are searching for two suspects who allegedly robbed a 10-year-old boy of cash and clothing on White Plains Road in the Bronx.

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