NEW YORK — A 15-year-old girl was brutally beaten by a group of people Thursday afternoon on a Brooklyn sidewalk, video shows.
The suspects chased the victim, then pummelled her, punching and kicking her multiple times around 4 p.m., WCBS reported.
Video shows the victim being beaten as more people run up and participate in the assault.
🚨WANTED for ROBBERY/GANG ASSAULT: On 3/5, at approx 4:10 PM, in front of 216 Utica Ave in Brooklyn, a 15-year-old female was approached by a group of individuals & was punched & kicked to the ground & had her property removed. Any info call or DM @NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/JjCCFbnhSJ
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) March 6, 2020
The victim’s shoes, cellphone and debit card were stolen. She was taken to a hospital with bruising and swelling to her face, WCBS reported.
A $2,500 reward is being offered for information leading to those involved.
🚨WANTED🚨for a Robbery Gang Assault in front of 216 Utica Avenue #weeksville #brooklyn @NYPD77Pct On 3/05/20 @ 4:10PM💰Reward up to $2500👓Seen them? Know who they are?☎️Call 1-800-577-TIPS or DM us!📞Calls are CONFIDENTIAL! #YourCityYourCall pic.twitter.com/Fje386A43a
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) March 6, 2020
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