A Friday afternoon in Sunset Park turned tense when three teenage boys were robbed at knifepoint, according to police. Investigators say two suspects approached the teens in front of 823 59th St. around 2 p.m., pulled out a cutting instrument and took about $60 in cash along with an electric scooter. The victims were not hurt, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Police account
As reported by News 12 Brooklyn, authorities say the two thieves confronted the group, grabbed the money and the scooter, then fled the scene. The outlet notes the incident unfolded in front of 823 59th St. at about 2 p.m. on Friday and that the teens were uninjured. Detectives are investigating the robbery.
Pattern on 59th Street
The stretch of 59th Street and its nearby transit stops has seen similar muggings in recent years. A Brooklyn Eagle report from June 2025 documented teens robbed inside the 59th Street R station, highlighting recurring safety concerns along the corridor. That report is one of several recent incidents that have prompted police appeals for information from the public.
How to help
Anyone with information about Friday’s robbery is asked to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit a tip online, per the New York City Police Foundation. The foundation supports the Crime Stoppers program and notes rewards are available for tips that lead to arrests. Providing anonymous information through the hotline, app or website is the quickest way to assist detectives working the case.
