BROOKLYN — Investigators on Thursday are asking for the public’s help identifying six people captured on video beating two teenagers, allegedly making off with cellphones and $22 in cash.
A group of 6 males between 17 and 20 years of age are accused of ganging up on two teens on Flushing Avenue near Humboldt Street, bordering Williamsburg and Bushwick, Thursday, Sept. 14 around 2:24 p.m.
The 15- and 16-year-old victims were punched in the face and kicked, police said. Both were hospitalized.
The attackers stole two cellphones and $22, according to police.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).