NYPD: 14-year-old girl charged with robbing, assaulting taxi driver in Bergen Beach
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A 14-year-old girl has been charged with robbery after attacking a taxi driver in Bergen Beach. The incident occurred in the parking lot of a Bank of America where the victim, a 26-year-old woman, refused to give the girl a ride due to safety concerns. In response, the teenager assaulted the driver by punching her and placing her in a chokehold before stealing her bag containing $300. Fortunately, the driver did not suffer serious injuries, and law enforcement quickly apprehended the suspect.
Authorities reported that a 14-year-old girl attacked a taxi driver Friday night, leading to serious charges following the violent incident in Bergen Beach.
The incident occurred in the parking lot of Bank of America on Ralph Avenue, where the victim was assaulted after refusing to give the girl a ride.
The teenager's assault involved punching the driver and stealing her bag with $300, showcasing a concerning trend of youth crime in urban areas.
Despite the violent nature of the encounter, fortunately, the victim did not sustain serious injuries.
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