5 masked teens attempt to rob Riverhead student, cutting him with knife, police say
A student walks behind Harbor Freight Tools in Riverhead Wednesday morning on his way to Riverhead High School. On Tuesday, a 16-year-old student was attacked while walking from the high school to a shopping plaza. Credit: Randee Daddona
Five male teens in black ski masks attempted to rob a 16-year-old Riverhead High School student Tuesday afternoon, threatening him with a knife — and then, in a struggle that erupted, cut him in the chest, Riverhead police said.
The suspects confronted the teen at approximately 1:33 p.m. as he was walking from his school to a shopping plaza, and demanded the victim hand over his "personal belongings," while displaying a knife, police said.
The boy was taken to a local hospital for non-serious injuries; his assailants fled before the police arrived.
Police asked that anyone with information leading to the suspects call 631-727-4500, ext. 312. All calls will remain confidential.
Another day of fire warnings ... Help for homeowners ... West Babylon stabbing ... Amityville murders 50 years later
Another day of fire warnings ... Help for homeowners ... West Babylon stabbing ... Amityville murders 50 years later
