A late-night July 4 robbery on Rockaway Beach Boulevard left three teenagers without a necklace and headphones, and now detectives are hunting for three unidentified suspects. Investigators say the group approached two 14-year-old males and a 16-year-old male, with one person displaying a box cutter before all three suspects took off on foot. The holdup happened near Beach 102nd Street, and police have released still images of the people they want to question. Anyone with video from the scene is being urged to hang on to it and contact Crime Stoppers.
What police released
In a bulletin posted by NYPD Crime Stoppers, officers say the robbery took place at about 11:26 p.m. on July 4 and include still images of three people of interest. The post lists the stolen items as a necklace, headphones and earbuds, and notes that the suspects ran off on foot to parts unknown. The bulletin asks anyone who recognizes the faces in the images to call Crime Stoppers and to reference the date and Rockaway Beach Boulevard location when they report what they know.
How to help detectives
Police are asking anyone with information or footage to contact the anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or message the department's tip account on X, @NYPDTips. Tips can also be submitted through the NYPD's Crime Stoppers portal, which explains how callers can stay anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. Officials say residents and businesses should keep original video files and jot down exact times so detectives can line up any footage with the case.
Neighborhood context
The intersection falls inside the NYPD's 100th Precinct, which covers Rockaway Beach and surrounding neighborhoods. Local crime maps show multiple robberies and assaults reported along Rockaway Beach Boulevard in early July, and the NYPD has circulated similar wanted images as part of a broader citywide robbery pattern effort. Those pushes for public video and tips have prompted investigators to ask residents and business owners to review door-cam and surveillance footage from the holiday weekend.
Precinct note
The 100th Precinct's public page lists its contact information and community resources for Rockaway residents, and serves as a point of contact for non-emergencies. For immediate threats, call 911. For tips on this investigation, call the Crime Stoppers line listed above and reference the July 4 incident near Beach 102nd Street.
If you recognize the people shown in the images or have video from the area, call 1-800-577-TIPS or message @NYPDTips on X and include the date, time and location. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward if their information leads to an arrest and indictment.
