The Woodhaven section of Queens is the backdrop for this edition of Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers. In this middle-neighborhood a group of scoundrels robbed a teenager of his sneakers and other belongings as he walked down the street.
According to police, the knifepoint robbery occurred September 3 at approximately 3:15 am near the corner of 85th Avenue and 96 Street.
According to sources, the three males approached the youngster as we was on his way home. One of them pulled out a knife and demanded the teen’s property. They subsequently removed the 17-year-old Nikes right off his feet, and also took an iPhone and a backpack. The victim suffered no physical injuries.
The 102nd Precinct Police, from the where the responding officers came, posted photos of the alleged robbers on their Twitter account.
Individuals with information about the robbery can call the Detectives Squad of 102nd Precinct at 718-805-3212.
