Police in the Bronx are seeking the help of the public after a 12-year-old girl was mugged in broad daylight. As part of the active investigation into the incident, the police have released images of the suspects this week.
On 14 February at approximately 12:20 p.m., a 12-year-old girl standing near the corner of Stratford Avenue and East 172nd Street bus stop in Soundview was approached by two unidentified individuals. The suspects then shoved the girl against a wall and ripped two necklaces she was wearing before fleeing on foot.
According to sources that toldThe New York Post, the suspects nabbed a total of $1,500 (approximately £1,120) worth of necklaces from the girl.
The perpetrators, who appear to be young men, were believed to have fled westbound on East 172nd Street after snatching the necklaces from the young girl. The New York Police Department (NYPD) released images of the said suspects as they urged the public to come forward with any information regarding their identities.
The visuals were shared on the NYPD Crime Stoppers channels and are intended to help identify individuals involved in the robbery. Investigators say anyone who recognises the people in the images or has relevant information should come forward.
On X (formerly Twitter), The NYPD Crime Stoppers' post on Wednesday highlighted 'WANTED FOR A ROBBERY,' and attached photos of the robbers.
Thepostread, 'The unidentified individuals pushed the victim against a wall and forcibly removed two necklaces from the victim's neck. The unidentified individuals then fled the location on foot westbound on East 172 Street.'
🚨WANTED FOR A ROBBERY: on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at approximately 12:20 P.M., in front of 1277 Stratford Avenue, in the confines of the 43rd Precinct, a 12-year-old female victim was approached by two unidentified individuals. The unidentified individuals pushed the victim…pic.twitter.com/EofYYNS689
Also included in the post is how the public can share any information: 'Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, on X@NYPDTips.'
Both suspects in the images released by the NYPD Crime Stoppers are wearing black jackets, and both appear to be holding their mobile phones.
Source: International Business Times UK
