13-year-old girl beaten for sneakers and phone in the Bronx

The NYPD is asking for the public's help finding three suspects who beat a 13-year-old girl before taking off with her sneakers and phone.

The girl was standing in front of 2654 Valentine Avenue in Fordham Manor on Tuesday at about 3:28 p.m. when two males and one female attacked her from behind, according to police.

The female suspect kicked and punched the girl multiple times in the face while the two other suspects kicked her in the stomach.

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The suspects, described as 16-18-years old, then took off on foot.  The victim refused medical attention, said police.

The NYPD is asking for the public's help finding three suspects who beat a 13-year-old girl before taking off with her sneakers and cell phone.

The NYPD is asking for the public's help finding three suspects who beat a 13-year-old girl before taking off with her sneakers and cell phone. (NYPD)


Anyone with information about the assault should contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

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