Crime & Safety

Two Hoboken Teenagers Assaulted; Followed by Large Group

Police blotter.

Two Hoboken teenagers were the victims of a robbery on Friday night, according to police reports. 

Around 8:45 p.m., a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old, walked from Church Square Park to Washington Street, after allegedly being harassed by a group of 10 to 15 people who were hanging out in the park, according to police reports. 

According to the police report, the group started talking "smack" to the teens. The two left, but the group chased them down Fifth Street, police said. One victim was allegedly struck in the back of his head by a man in cargo shorts and a blue t-shirt, police said. 

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As a result of the punch, the victim fell and struck his mouth on a parked car, police said, causing a split lip. 

At the same time, another member of the large group, grabbed the other teen's shirt and punched him in the neck, police said. The victim said that $15 that belonged to him fell on the ground in the course of the fight and was taken, police said. 

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The group then dispersed and ran up Park Avenue, police said.

No arrests were made. 

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