Teenager robbed on No. 6 train in the Bronx, police say

THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A teenager in the Bronx was a victim of a robbery while on a No. 6 train on July 7, according to police.

Police said the 17-year-old boy was on a southbound train around 9:30 p.m. While the train entered the Morrison Avenue station, two people allegedly walked up to the teen and punched him in the face.

The suspects allegedly ran off after stealing money from the teen, according to police.

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