The Third Squad reports on the Arrest of a Juvenile on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 3:44 PM for multiple Robberies that occurred in New Cassel.

According to Detectives, a 15-year-old male would arrange meetings with other males through a dating app and after meeting with them at a prearranged location and entering their vehicle, he would display a knife and threaten to stab them if they did not drive to various ATMs to withdraw money. The victims, fearing for their lives, would comply and give the juvenile defendant the money withdrawn or their personal items before the defendant would exit the vehicle and flee the scene. These incidents occurred at the following times and locations;

     Friday, June 14, 2024 in New Cassel

     Friday, June 21, 2024 in New Cassel

Following a thorough investigation, the juvenile subject was identified, located and placed under arrest on Sunday, June 23, 2024 without incident.

The 15-year-old defendant is charged with two counts of Robbery 1^st degree, two counts of Kidnapping 2^nd degree, two counts of Grand Larceny 4^th degree, two counts of Menacing 2^nd degree, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4^th degree and Petit Larceny. He will be arraigned on Monday, June 24, 2024 at First District Court, located at 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

Detectives request if anyone feels they may have also been a victim by the defendant to contact the Third Squad at 516-573-6353 or dial 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

Detail by: D/Lt. Steller/3^rd Squad                                  06/24/24/1000/9962