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Teen arrested for robbing 10-year-old of ‘play money’ in Borough Park

Authorities say the 13-year-old is accused of carrying out the Christmas Day robbery just before 6 p.m. in front of 1534 42nd St.

Zoe Cosgrove

Jan 8, 2026, 6:48 AM

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Police say a teen boy has been arrested for robbing a 10-year-old boy of “play money” in Borough Park.

Authorities say the 13-year-old is accused of carrying out the Christmas Day robbery just before 6 p.m. in front of 1534 42nd St.

Officers took the teen into custody just before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The 13-year-old allegedly grabbed the boy by the arm and forcibly removed the imitation money. He faces a robbery charge.

Police say the boy was not injured.

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