Men Beat Up By Group Of Teens During Attempted Robbery In Morris Heights
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are looking for a group of teens who attacked two men in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx.
At 7:15 p.m. on Friday, July 22, an 18-year-old and 20-year-old man were attacked by seven people during an attempted robbery at the corner of West Tremont Ave and University Ave. The victims were treated at the scene.
Police have described the suspect as Hispanic males between 17 and 18-years-old. The group fled the location northbound on University Ave.
Anyone with information regarding the incident has been asked to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) and entering TIP577.
