A 15-year-old boy walked away shaken but not seriously hurt after four people tried to rob him at knifepoint near Mount Eden Parkway and Sheridan Avenue on Tuesday evening, according to police.
Investigators say the group surrounded the teen at about 5:41 p.m., flashed a knife and made verbal threats. Nothing was ultimately taken, and the would-be robbers ran off on foot. Detectives with the NYPD’s 44th Precinct are now working to track down the suspects.
WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED ROBBERY: on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at approximately 5:41 P.M., in the vicinity of Mount Eden Parkway and Sheridan Avenue, in the confines of the NYPD 44 Precinct, four unidentified individuals approached a 15-year-old male victim. One of the individuals https://x.com/i/status/2039120613244051779
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) March 31, 2026
Police and Crime Stoppers Seek Tips
The NYPD’s Crime Stoppers unit has released photos and details of the attempted robbery on X and is offering a reward of up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information can call the tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or the Spanish line at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers portal. Investigators are especially asking people who might have video or clear identifying details about the suspects to contact detectives right away.
Scene and Neighborhood Context
The incident took place within the patrol boundaries of the NYPD’s 44th Precinct. Municipal records list the stationhouse at 2 East 169th Street.
Citywide, robberies were down in February 2026, according to NYPD figures. At the same time, the Sheridan Avenue corridor has seen its share of serious violence in recent years. One high-profile case involved a 2021 shooting near 1551 Sheridan Avenue that prosecutors said put children in danger, according to the Bronx District Attorney's Office.
How To Help
Authorities are urging residents not to confront anyone they think might be involved. Instead, they ask people to call 911 if they spot a possible suspect and to use the Crime Stoppers phone lines or online system to share tips.
Crime Stoppers says tipsters can remain anonymous and may qualify for the posted reward. Police add that preserved surveillance footage, cell phone video and detailed descriptions are among the most valuable tools for detectives working this case.
