NYPD Releases Suspect Description in Myrtle Ave Scooter Robbery Involving 9-Year-Old Girl

By Williamsburg 365 Staff

NYPD has released additional details in the robbery of a 9-year-old girl who was pushed off her scooter at Myrtle Avenue and Skillman Street on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 — and says a photo of the suspect has been released as detectives work to identify and apprehend him.

Police say the child was riding her scooter when an unidentified male approached, pushed her to the ground, and stole the scooter. The suspect then fled westbound toward Franklin Avenue on the victim’s scooter.

EMS responded and treated the child at the scene for minor injuries, police said.

Suspect Description

NYPD describes the suspect as a male with a dark complexion, slim build, and long hair, last seen wearing a black jacket, black face mask, black pants, and grey sneakers.

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