Just after midnight, a violent robbery on Mermaid Avenue at West 21st Street in Coney Island left a 49-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman with stab and cut wounds, according to police. Both were taken to NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn, where authorities say they are expected to recover.
Police details
As reported by News12, four people approached the pair, punched them and then slashed the woman in the torso and stabbed the man in the back before stealing his wallet. EMS transported both victims to NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
Where this fits in city trends
The attack lands amid mixed citywide crime trends. The NYPD reported historic lows in murders and shooting incidents for the first quarter of 2026, while noting robberies fell nearly 8% year-to-date. Per a city press release from the NYPD, major crime declined overall in the first quarter even as isolated violent incidents continue in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
Recent incidents near Mermaid Avenue
The robbery follows other spring violence nearby. On March 25, two teenage girls were shot outside a McDonald’s on Mermaid Avenue, an incident that drew a heavy police response. As detailed by News12, both teens were treated at NYU Langone and were listed as expected to be OK.
How to help
Anyone with information about the late-night robbery is urged to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The area is patrolled by the NYPD’s 60th Precinct, which covers Coney Island, and community members who saw anything are encouraged to share tips with detectives.
