NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – Police released a photo on Tuesday of three teens accused of violently robbing a 12-year-old girl in Washington Heights earlier this month.
The incident occurred around 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, in front of 479 Audubon Ave., officials reported.
Three suspects approached the 12-year-old girl, punched and kicked her, and forcibly took her cellphone. They then fled on foot to an unknown location.
The victim suffered minor injuries and went to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue for treatment.
The suspects are described as three girls, approximately 14-18 years old.