12-year-old boy robbed at gunpoint in the Bronx
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NEW YORK - The New York City Police Department is looking for three suspects they say robbed a 12-year-old boy at gunpoint in the Bronx.
The incident happened last Tuesday around 8:20 p.m. in front of 180 W. 167 St. in High Bridge.
Police say the boy was approached by the trio. One of them displayed a firearm while the others forcibly removed the boy’s sweatshirt and backpack before fleeing on foot, police say.
Anyone with information is asked to call 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.