Union City: Man robbed by gangsters during half-hour conversation about his cat

"The victim was reportedly involved in a 30-minute conversation with several women, about his cat, when three suspected gang members came up and asked him where he was from, which the victim understood to be a gang challenge. The suspects chased him to Kennedy Park in Union City, beat him until his ear started bleeding, and stole his shoes, phone, and cannabis vape pen, authorities said."

"Police later arrested an 18-year-old man after he was identified from a photo lineup. He was charged with second degree robbery, court records show. The suspects are believed to be affiliated with a Union City gang based around Decoto Road. The victim denied gang affiliation but had a tattoo indicating he could have been a rival gang member, authorities said."

Three suspected gang members confronted a man in Union City after a 30-minute conversation with several women, reportedly about his cat. The suspects asked him where he was from, which the victim interpreted as a gang challenge. They chased him to Kennedy Park, beat him until his ear bled, and stole his shoes, phone, and a cannabis vape pen, causing approximately $1,500 in losses. Police later identified and arrested an 18-year-old suspect through a photo lineup. He was charged with second-degree robbery. Authorities believe the suspects are affiliated with a Decoto Road–based Union City gang; the victim denied gang ties but displayed a tattoo possibly indicating rival affiliation.

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