Teen Threatened With Cutting Instrument During Attempted Robbery in Boro Park

By Y.M. Lowy

A frightening late-night encounter unfolded this week when a 15-year-old boy was confronted by two individuals who tried to rob him on a Boro Park area street, leading to a physical struggle before the suspects ran off.

The incident happened Monday night around 10:00 PM near Dahill Road and 38th Street. The two suspects approached the teen and demanded money. When he did not hand anything over, the situation turned physical. The suspects displayed a cutting instrument and punched the victim in the face before fleeing on foot.

Thankfully, no injuries were officially reported, but the incident has raised concern among residents about late-night street safety.

The NYPD is now asking the public for help identifying the two suspects. Both were last seen wearing dark sweatshirts. One was dressed in black pants and black sneakers, while the other wore light-colored pants with white sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). All information is kept confidential.