Teens robbed in Central Park after being shoved to the ground by unknown attacker
Manhattan, NY – A teenage boy and girl were violently attacked and robbed inside Central Park over the weekend after an unidentified man approached them from behind, shoved them to the ground, and stole personal items before fleeing, police said.
The incident happened around 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, near an undisclosed location inside the park. According to investigators, the 18-year-old male and 17-year-old female were walking together when the suspect came up from behind and forcefully pushed both victims to the ground.
While they were down, the suspect went through the male victim’s pockets and took his wallet and cellphone, then fled on foot out of the park toward an unknown location.
No injuries were reported, and the suspect has not yet been identified. Surveillance footage and further witness statements were not immediately available.
The NYPD is asking anyone with information to come forward by contacting Crime Stoppers via phone, online, or social media. All tips may be submitted anonymously.
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Key Points
- A male and female teen were attacked and robbed in Central Park on Saturday night
- The suspect shoved them to the ground and stole a wallet and phone before fleeing
- NYPD urges public to share tips through Crime Stoppers