Violent iPhone Mugging on 13th Street and 7th Ave

Park Slope Patch reports that on January 28, a 26-year-old woman was robbed of her iPhone while walking on 13th Street.

The 26-year-old victim told police that she was walking westbound on 13th Street at Seventh Avenue at around 8 p.m. when two black men in their 20s started following her. One crook, described as standing 6-foot-2, weighing approximately 200 lbs. and wearing blue jeans and a black snow hat, ran up from behind, pushed her to the ground and grabbed her iPhone out of her hands. The other crook, described as standing 5-foot-10 and wearing a gray snow hat, pushed her back to the ground and then they both ran, jumped into a grey sedan with NY plates, and drove away.

If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips online at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. Police say all calls are confidential.

Please remember to put your iPhones and other electronic devices away on the street, especially if you’re walking alone at night. We know how badly you’re itching to tell your friend about the amazing burrito you had that morning at Naidre’s, but just hold off until you’re safely home. It’s not worth the risk.