It was reported to police that on Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9.50 p.m. in front of 3200 Perry Avenue in Norwood, six unidentified individuals assaulted and robbed an 18-year-old male victim. Video courtesy of the NYPD.
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the people seen in the attached surveillance photos and video who are sought for questioning in connection to a robbery at knifepoint that occurred in Norwood.
It was reported to police that on Monday, July 18, at 9.50 p.m. in front of 3200 Perry Avenue, six individuals, unknown to the victim, approached an 18-year-old male, who was walking home and demanded his property.
A police spokesperson said, “The males punched the victim, one male displayed a knife and the individuals fled with [the] victim’s t-shirt, keys, shin guards, wallet, AirPods, shoes, and backpack. The victim sustained minor cuts and bruises to his face but was not hospitalized as a result of this incident.”
Photo courtesy of the NYPD
Surveillance video and photos are attached.
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.
All calls are strictly confidential.
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