Six people allegedly jumped a 14-year-old boy on East Tremont Avenue on Monday, Feb. 2, around 3:50 p.m., punching and kicking him before stealing his cellphone and running off, police said. The attack happened in front of 3660 East Tremont Avenue. Detectives have released still images of the group and are asking anyone who recognizes them to come forward.
Police Release Images, Ask For Tips
Detectives have pushed the images and basic details out through the department’s standard tip lines and the city’s Crime Stoppers program. The City of New York’s Crime Stoppers page notes that callers can reach the hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS and that tips that lead to an arrest may qualify for a reward, according to the NYPD.
What Police Say Happened
According to a department social post on X, the assault unfolded at about 3:50 p.m. on Feb. 2 when six unidentified individuals approached the 14-year-old, punched and kicked him, then took his cellphone before fleeing. No arrests were listed in the public appeal, and investigators urged anyone nearby at the time to hang on to any cellphone or surveillance video that might help identify the suspects.
Context: A String Of Phone Robberies
The latest posting lands amid a run of cellphone robberies and street assaults in the Tremont corridor this winter, with local outlets documenting multiple incidents and repeated police calls for video. As detailed in a recent writeup on a predawn phone robbery crew, officers in recent weeks have circulated images tied to robberies on and near Tremont Avenue and subway platforms.
Legal Note And How To Pass Along Tips
Robbery is defined under New York Penal Law §160 and may be charged as a felony depending on the circumstances, including the use of force or a weapon, per the New York State Senate. Police reiterated that anyone with information, video, or photos should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, use the Spanish-language line at 1-888-57-PISTA, or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s tip portal.
