Arrest Made After 12-Year-Old Girl's Necklaces Snatched
1277 Stratford Ave, Soundview, Bronx
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- An 18-year-old Bronx resident, Ansel Cruz, was arrested and charged with robbery in connection with a February 14 incident where two individuals forcibly removed necklaces from a 12-year-old girl. The investigation is ongoing as police seek additional suspects.
- Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline or submit tips through the Crime Stoppers website.
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NYPD confirms 18-year-old Ansel Cruz of the Bronx, was arrested and charged with robbery. The arrest was made as part of an ongoing investigation into the February 14 robbery involving a 12-year-old girl.
The victim sustained redness and pain to the neck and was treated by EMS at a nearby police station.
Around 12:20 p.m. on the date of the incident, two individuals approached a 12-year-old girl, pushed her against a wall, and forcibly removed two necklaces from her neck.
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects who forcibly removed two necklaces from a child on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Incident reported at 1277 Stratford Ave.
NYPD confirms 18-year-old Ansel Cruz of the Bronx, was arrested and charged with robbery. The arrest was made as part of an ongoing investigation into the February 14 robbery involving a 12-year-old girl.
The victim sustained redness and pain to the neck and was treated by EMS at a nearby police station.
Around 12:20 p.m. on the date of the incident, two individuals approached a 12-year-old girl, pushed her against a wall, and forcibly removed two necklaces from her neck.
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects who forcibly removed two necklaces from a child on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Incident reported at 1277 Stratford Ave.
NYPD confirms 18-year-old Ansel Cruz of the Bronx, was arrested and charged with robbery. The arrest was made as part of an ongoing investigation into the February 14 robbery involving a 12-year-old girl.
The victim sustained redness and pain to the neck and was treated by EMS at a nearby police station.
Around 12:20 p.m. on the date of the incident, two individuals approached a 12-year-old girl, pushed her against a wall, and forcibly removed two necklaces from her neck.
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects who forcibly removed two necklaces from a child on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Incident reported at 1277 Stratford Ave.
NYPD confirms 18-year-old Ansel Cruz of the Bronx, was arrested and charged with robbery. The arrest was made as part of an ongoing investigation into the February 14 robbery involving a 12-year-old girl.
The victim sustained redness and pain to the neck and was treated by EMS at a nearby police station.
Around 12:20 p.m. on the date of the incident, two individuals approached a 12-year-old girl, pushed her against a wall, and forcibly removed two necklaces from her neck.
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects who forcibly removed two necklaces from a child on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Incident reported at 1277 Stratford Ave.
NYPD confirms 18-year-old Ansel Cruz of the Bronx, was arrested and charged with robbery. The arrest was made as part of an ongoing investigation into the February 14 robbery involving a 12-year-old girl.
The victim sustained redness and pain to the neck and was treated by EMS at a nearby police station.
Around 12:20 p.m. on the date of the incident, two individuals approached a 12-year-old girl, pushed her against a wall, and forcibly removed two necklaces from her neck.
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects who forcibly removed two necklaces from a child on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Incident reported at 1277 Stratford Ave.
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Back in the day, someone would have seen this and handled them appropriately.
💯💯👍🏻
from a 12 year old? imagine ruining your life for stealing something that’s likely from claire’s 🫤
Robbing children is crazy
Bums get a job!!!
Back in the day, someone would have seen this and handled them appropriately.
💯💯👍🏻
from a 12 year old? imagine ruining your life for stealing something that’s likely from claire’s 🫤
Robbing children is crazy
Bums get a job!!!
Back in the day, someone would have seen this and handled them appropriately.
💯💯👍🏻
from a 12 year old? imagine ruining your life for stealing something that’s likely from claire’s 🫤
Robbing children is crazy
Bums get a job!!!
Back in the day, someone would have seen this and handled them appropriately.
💯💯👍🏻
from a 12 year old? imagine ruining your life for stealing something that’s likely from claire’s 🫤
Robbing children is crazy
Bums get a job!!!
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Back in the day, someone would have seen this and handled them appropriately.
💯💯👍🏻
from a 12 year old? imagine ruining your life for stealing something that’s likely from claire’s 🫤
Robbing children is crazy
Bums get a job!!!