9-Year-Old Girl Robbed of Pink Scooter at Myrtle Ave & Skillman St.; NYPD Investigating

By Williamsburg 365 Staff

The NYPD is investigating a robbery involving a child Sunday night, December 21, 2025, at the intersection of Skillman Street and Myrtle Avenue, according to information provided to responding officers.

Police say officers from the NYPD’s 79th Precinct responded to a 9-1-1 call at approximately 8:40 p.m. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a 9-year-old girl was riding a stand-up scooter when she was pushed to the ground by an unidentified male.

The suspect allegedly stole the victim’s pink scooter and fled the scene eastbound on Myrtle Avenue toward Bedford Avenue, police said.

A police helicopter is overhead assisting in the search. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, with detectives actively working leads to identify and locate the suspect.

Shomrim is also assisting by reviewing and providing video footage from the area. “Our volunteers are working to gather and review video footage from the area, and we’re sharing any relevant leads with the NYPD to help identify the suspect as quickly as possible,” said Lemel Markowitz, Shomrim coordinator.

Anyone with information is urged to call 911. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477).