On Tuesday night, a 17-year-old boy was targeted in an attempted robbery in Borough Park, Brooklyn. The perpetrator brandished a knife and demanded money but fled empty-handed on a scooter. The incident took place around 10:39 p.m. near 43rd Street and New Utrecht Avenue. Fortunately, the victim was unharmed. Police are investigating the case and seeking surveillance footage while exploring potential links to similar prior incidents involving scooters or knives. The suspect remains unidentified, prompting authorities to request public assistance in solving the case.
The NYPD has urged anyone with information about the attempted robbery to contact the department's Crime Stoppers Hotline.
Authorities did not release a description of the suspect or the type of scooter used in the incident.
The victim did not hand over any property, and the suspect fled the scene traveling south on New Utrecht Avenue on a scooter.
Investigators are looking into whether the attempted robbery is linked to any recent similar incidents in the area involving scooters or edged weapons.
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