15-Year-Old Robbed At Knifepoint In Brownsville, Cops Say

BROWNSVILLE, BROOKLYN — A 15-year-old was robbed at knifepoint in Brownsville late last month, according to police.

The teenage boy was near the corner of Thomas Boyland and Dean streets around 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 when a group of six came up to him, police said.

Someone in the group took out a knife as the rest demanded the 15-year-old hand over his property, police said. The teen's iPhone 11, AirPods and blue Nike Elite backpack were stolen, police said.

The items were valued at more than $800, according to police.

Police released photos of each of the suspects wanted for the robbery:

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