"On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at approximately 3:05 P.M., in front of 1609 Castleton Avenue a 13-year-old male victim was approached from behind by an unidentified individual who displayed a knife. The individual then removed the victim's property and fled."
"The city's Crime Stoppers program is offering up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment, and urges anyone with information to call 1-800-577-TIPS."
"Police warnings like this one echo a run of recent alerts about stickups aimed at teenagers in different parts of the city, sometimes involving knives and quick getaways."
A 13-year-old boy was robbed at knifepoint on Castleton Avenue in Staten Island. An unidentified attacker approached from behind, displayed a knife, and stole the boy's belongings before fleeing. The incident alarmed local residents and led to a citywide alert from police. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the suspect. The Crime Stoppers program is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest, highlighting a trend of robberies targeting teenagers in the city.
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