Yisroel R.

A 16-year-old was robbed at gunpoint on Broadway in Williamsburg on Thursday afternoon after being approached by an armed suspect who forcibly stole property from the victim.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:00 p.m. near 299 Broadway, close to Marcy Avenue, when a male suspect approached the teenager, displayed a firearm, and forcibly took the victim’s belongings.

The suspect was described as wearing a black shirt, blue pants, and a red bandana. He fled the scene in an unknown direction following the robbery.

There are also unconfirmed reports that the same suspect may have been responsible for similar robberies in the area the day before.

No injuries were reported in the incident. A Level 1 police mobilization was requested following the robbery.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) as the investigation remains ongoing.