NYPD Looking for a Group of Teens Suspected in Two Muggings

The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying and locating a group of teenagers who are believed to be connected to two muggings on Feb. 19.  

On Sunday, Feb. 19, two black teenagers allegedly approached a woman from behind while she was walking on St. Edwards Street at around 6:45 p.m., punched her in her head and face and grabbed her cellphone. The two young men then fled northbound on St. Edwards.

Later that night, at around 8:50 p.m., police said a 15-year-old Hispanic girl and four black or Hispanic teenaged males approached a 42-year-old woman, who was holding a bag of groceries at the intersection of Willoughby and Flatbush avenues, punched her in the face and demanded money.

The teens then snatched the victim’s bag of food and ran. The victim sustained a swollen eye and cuts to her face from the attack.

The NYPD describes the first suspect as a Hispanic male, between 15 and 18 years old, last seen wearing a black bubble coat and blue pants.

The second suspect is described as a white or Hispanic 15-year-old girl wearing a black sweater.

Authorities described the third suspect as a black male, between 12 and 13 years old. He was last seen wearing a dark sweater, dark pants and black sneakers.

Another suspect is described as a black girl, between 13 and 15 years old. Police said the attacker was wearing a black bubble coat, dark pants and dark shoes.

Cops describe the fifth suspect as a girl thought to be 13-15 years old and wearing a red or pink baseball cap, a black jacket and red pants.

The final suspect is believed to be a 16 to 18-year-old black male who was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, light-colored pants and a red baseball cap.

Anyone with information regarding the identity and whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.