Teen mob brutally assaults 15-year-old girl on Brooklyn sidewalk before robbing her in shocking CCTV footage
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Almost 20 teenagers brutally assaulted a 15-year-old girl in broad daylight on a Brooklyn sidewalk leaving her unconscious before stealing her Air Jordans, phone and debit card on Thursday, March 5, according to reports.
The New York Police Department released surveillance footage of the brutal attack on Friday, March 6. The incident took place at approximately 4.10 pm in front of 216 Utica Ave in Brooklyn and the video shows the group of teens beating the girl till she became unconscious.
The horrific video shows the young girl seemingly running before she falls on the pavement. Soon a large group of teens swarms on her, kicking her and beating her furiously. One of them steals the shoes off her feet while others make off with her debit card and her phone.
One particular boy is caught on camera pulling the shoes off her fallen unconscious body before walking off with the loot. All the attackers fled the scene within seconds and are wanted for robbery and gang assault.
The injured teenage girl, whose name has not been disclosed, was taken to NYC Health & Hospitals/Kings County and was treated for head trauma and bruises. The victim has been released from the hospital to recover with her family.
The attack, that took place on Thursday, could have been a retaliation for another fight that may have taken place previously, however, authorities are not clear on the details.
Assistant Chief Jeffrey Maddrey of NYPD Brooklyn North said the incident was outrageous. "We cannot allow this behavior in our community," he said in a tweet. While this is still an active investigation, several suspects are in custody, he added.
"Please help us identify the individuals responsible for this brutal Robbery/Gang Assault and bring justice to those responsible for the victim and her family. If you were in the area of Utica Ave and Park Pl & witnessed this incident or can identify #CrownHeights we need your help," Maddrey added.
Anyone with information about this incident can call (800)577-TIPS.