Teen Robbed at Knifepoint on Bronx Bus as 3 Suspects Target 14-Year-Old Near W. 231st Street

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April 22, 2026

Bronx, NY – A 14-year-old boy was robbed at knifepoint aboard a BX9 bus and then followed off the vehicle where one of three suspects forcibly took his property, according to the NYPD Crime Stoppers.

The robbery happened around 5:07 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, near West 231st Street and Broadway within the 50th Precinct, police said, with the suspects surrounding the teen before displaying a knife and demanding his belongings.

Robbery continued after victim exited bus

Authorities said the situation escalated after the victim got off the westbound MTA bus, when the same group followed him onto the street.

One of the suspects then reached into the teen’s pants pocket and removed his property by force before all three fled on foot westbound along West 231st Street toward Kingsbridge Avenue, according to the NYPD.

Police did not release descriptions of the suspects in the alert.


Key Points
• 14-year-old robbed at knifepoint aboard BX9 bus in the Bronx
• Three suspects surrounded victim and demanded property
• Robbery continued off bus before suspects fled toward Kingsbridge Avenue

Location and timing raise concerns

The incident unfolded in the early evening along a busy transit corridor, highlighting safety concerns for younger riders using public transportation.

The BX9 route runs through multiple Bronx neighborhoods, including Riverdale and Kingsbridge, and is frequently used by students and commuters.

No injuries were reported in the police summary, but the use of a knife and the coordinated nature of the encounter mark the incident as a serious robbery.

Ongoing search for suspects

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individuals involved.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or via @NYPDTips on X. Spanish-language tips can be submitted at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Police have not announced any arrests, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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