A 12-year-old girl was shoved against a wall and robbed of two necklaces in a broad-daylight attack on Saturday, Feb. 14, at about 12:20 p.m. in front of 1277 Stratford Avenue in the Bronx. Police say two unidentified people approached the girl, forced her up against the building, took the jewelry, then ran off westbound on East 172nd Street. Detectives are now leaning on the public to help identify the suspects.
The renewed appeal went public on March 4 in a post from NYPD Crime Stoppers. According to that update, the attackers pushed the victim against a wall and forcibly removed two necklaces before fleeing westbound on East 172 Street. The post lists the Crime Stoppers hotlines: 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) and, for Spanish speakers, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips that lead to an arrest may qualify for a reward of up to $3,500, as reported by amNY.
Where This Happened
The incident took place within the NYPD's 43rd Precinct, which covers southeast Bronx neighborhoods including Soundview and Parkchester, according to the precinct's official page. Detectives at the 43rd Precinct are handling tips and are asking neighbors and local businesses to review any surveillance footage that might help the investigation, in line with the department's guidance.
Other Stratford Avenue Alerts
This alert follows other recent public pleas tied to Stratford Avenue, highlighting how detectives routinely rely on neighborhood cameras to track suspects. A separate March 1 appeal after a nearby luggage robbery was detailed in a report on a daytime luggage stickup, underscoring the precinct's repeated calls for footage from residents and local shops.
How To Help
Anyone with information, photos, or video tied to the Feb. 14 robbery is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), call the Spanish hotline at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), or submit an anonymous tip through the Crime Stoppers portal. The program says tips are kept confidential and rewards may be approved for information that leads to an arrest. Officials also remind neighbors to preserve footage with clear timestamps and to avoid approaching or confronting anyone they believe may be involved, instead passing evidence directly to investigators or uploading it via the portal.
