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Central Park Jogger Attacked By Teens On Bicycles
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Lauren Evans
Published Apr 27, 2015
Modified Apr 27, 2015
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Published Apr 27, 2015
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The police are searching for a band of bike riding teens accused of punching and robbing a man as he jogged through Central Park last Sunday.
The 29-year-old victim was running near 106th Street and West Drive inside Central Park around 8:20 p.m. when he was confronted by a malicious band of nine teens on bikes, who first demanded he hand over his iPhone before attempting to punch him. The victim was able to run away, and no weapons or injuries were reported.
All of the suspects are described as being between 12 and 17-years old, and all were riding bicycles.
Anyone with information in is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.
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