‘I’m going to shoot you.’ 11-year-old boy youngest of 3 targeted in Bushwick robbery spree
The NYPD is searching for two males who they say are responsible for robbing the boy and a 15-year-old in two separate incidents on Feb. 11, while targeting a 14-year-old a week prior. The three thefts occurred within blocks of each other.
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Police say an 11-year-old was the youngest of three boys targeted in a robbery spree in Bushwick, where thieves threatened him.
The boy said that one of the thieves told him, “I’m going to shoot you.”
The NYPD is searching for two men who they say are responsible for robbing the boy and a 15-year-old in two separate incidents on Feb. 11, while targeting a 14-year-old a week prior. The three thefts occurred within blocks of each other.
Authorities say the first incident happened Feb. 5 around 3 p.m. in front of 1525 Myrtle Ave. One thief grabbed the 14-year-old by his neck and said, “Give me all your stuff.” The duo got away with his iPhone, jacket, sweatshirt and $50.
On Feb. 15, just before 4 p.m. in front of 1495 Greene Ave., one robber held a 15-year-old at knifepoint while the other struck the teen in the head, according to police. They stole his iPhone and jacket.
An hour later, in front of 1350 Greene Ave., one male threatened the 11-year-old with a gun before the pair took his iPhone and jacket, authorities say.
The 15-year-old suffered minor injuries, while the 14-year-old and the 11-year-old were not injured.
Anyone with information is urged to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
