"The NYPD says roughly 15 teenage boys surrounded the victim, punched him and displayed knives before taking his jacket. The victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to make a full recovery."
"Authorities are asking anyone with information or video to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, the Spanish line at 1-888-57-PISTA, or by texting 274637 (CRIMES) and entering TIP577."
"The incident echoes a string of scooter- and flash-mob-style robberies reported across southern Brooklyn in recent months, during which suspects have reportedly flashed knives or a machete and fled on e-bikes or scooters."
"Detectives from the 68th Precinct are canvassing the neighborhood and continuing to review tips as the investigation moves forward. Neighbors said they were shaken by the group assault."
An 18-year-old man was attacked and robbed by approximately 15 teenage boys in Dyker Heights. The group punched him and displayed knives before stealing his jacket. The victim was hospitalized but is expected to recover. No arrests have been made, and police are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the suspects. Authorities are seeking tips from the public, urging anyone with information to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers. This incident is part of a trend of similar robberies in southern Brooklyn involving weapons and fleeing on scooters.
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