Crime & Safety

Exclusive: UPS Driver Jumps In To Help Save Teenage Robbery Victim In Chelsea

The video shows two people in black chasing a teenager down to the ground, punching and kicking him. A UPS driver delivered a helping hand.

(David Allen/Patch)

May 19, 2021

A teenager was left lying in a Manhattan street after being beaten up over his sneakers, and a UPS driver didn’t think twice before jumping in when he saw that teen was in trouble.

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The violent attack in Chelsea unfolded on May 14. Video shows two people in black chasing a teenager down to the ground, punching and kicking him before taking off with his Nike Air Force 1s.

But the first person on the scene was not your ordinary responder. This time, a UPS driver delivered a helping hand for the victim and words for the suspects.

Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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