Lost Phone Search In Chelsea Prompts Knife Threat: NYPD

CHELSEA, NY — A man was threatened with a knife in Chelsea after his lost phone was pinged to the assailant’s location, authorities said.

The victim had pinged his lost phone to the corner of 12 Avenue and West 33rd Street about 5 a.m. Thursday when the assailant pulled out a knife, police said.

The victim was not physically hurt in the incident, police said.

No arrests have been made as of Friday afternoon.