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NYPD Searching for Suspects in Series of Assault and Robberies in Boro Park

NYPD Searching for Suspects in Series of Assault and Robberies in Boro Park

By BoroPark24 Staff

It was reported to police that on Friday, August 23, 2024, in the vicinity of 55 Street and 9th Avenue, two unidentified individuals approached an 18-year-old male victim and demanded his scooter while displaying a firearm.

The unidentified individuals struck the victim on the head with the firearm, causing him to sustain bruising to his face, but he refused further medical attention on scene.

Additionally, the unidentified individuals then approached a 45-year-old female and a 46-year-old male victim at 56 Street and 9th Avenue and forcefully removed the 45-year-old female victim's purse from her person and fled location on the stolen scooter.

The 45-year-old female sustained lacerations to her mouth and leg from the struggle and was transported to Maimonides Medical Center.

The two sought individuals are described as males. 

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.


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