Bronx, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two individuals wanted in connection with a robbery that left a 17-year-old victim injured in the Bronx last month.
Police said the incident occurred around 4:22 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025, inside a building located at 214 East 161st Street. The victim had agreed to meet a seller he met online to buy clothing, but upon arrival, two individuals confronted him.
According to investigators, the suspects made verbal threats before punching the victim multiple times in the head and body. They then stole $80 in cash, the victim’s wallet, and clothing valued at approximately $330 before fleeing the scene.
- 17-year-old robbed during online clothing meet-up in the Bronx
- Suspects assaulted victim and stole cash, wallet, and clothing
- NYPD asks public to submit tips to Crime Stoppers hotline
Anyone with information is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org. All information is kept confidential.