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15-year-old boy assaulted during attempted robbery in Borough Park

Two people went up to the teen and demanded his property but failed to take them.

Caithlin Pena

Feb 4, 2026, 6:09 AM

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15-year-old boy was assaulted during an attempted robbery incident in Borough Park.

Police say it happened on Monday at around 10 p.m. on Dahill Road and 38th St. Two people went up to the teen and demanded his property but failed to take them. Instead, the two displayed a cutting instrument and punched the teen in the face before escaping.

Anyone with information is asked to call NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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