NEW YORK, N.Y. — Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed a teenage boy in broad daylight Sunday afternoon in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood.
According to the New York City Police Department, the incident occurred around 12:47 p.m. on April 20, 2025, in front of 1550 Saint Nicholas Avenue, within the confines of the 34th Precinct.
Key Points
- A 16-year-old boy was robbed of his necklace on Saint Nicholas Avenue Sunday afternoon.
- The suspect approached the victim from behind, threatened him, and fled on foot.
- No injuries were reported and police are seeking the public’s help to identify the suspect.
Authorities said the 16-year-old victim was walking when an unidentified individual came up from behind, threatened him, and forcibly removed his necklace. The suspect then fled southbound on Saint Nicholas Avenue.
The victim was not physically injured during the robbery, police said.
NYPD releases images, asks for public’s help
The NYPD has released images of the suspect captured from nearby surveillance cameras and is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the individual.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact police or submit tips through Crime Stoppers.
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The investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue to review video footage and canvass the area for additional witnesses.