Police are searching for a group of people who robbed and viciously beat a 15-year-old boy in Bronx.
Authorities said the teen was leaving a McDonald’s on Westchester Avenue the night of January 17, 2014, when he was approached by the group who removed his coat and cell phone and began punching and kicking him.
The victim was followed into a nearby liquor store, where the suspects continued to assault him. Employees at the liquor store said they were outnumbered and afraid to help.
The teen. who was treated at a local hospital, suffered a cut to his left eye and bruises all over his body, authorities said.
According to police, the teen did not know his attackers.
Anyone with information on the case should contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit NYPDCrimestoppers.com.
All calls are strictly confidential.
