BROOKLYN, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance to identify and locate a suspect involved in a robbery incident. The event occurred on Friday at 11:02 AM in front of 1436 Sterling Place, within the jurisdiction of the 77th Precinct.
An unidentified male reportedly approached a 10-year-old boy who was accompanied by his 7-year-old sister, forcibly removed $8 from the boy’s hand, and then fled southbound on Utica Avenue. Fortunately, neither the boy nor his sister sustained injuries during the incident. The NYPD has released media associated with this case and is urging anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or whereabouts to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.
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