Teens Mug Man In Central Park, Police Say

CENTRAL PARK, NY — Two teenagers are facing charges for robbing a man in Central Park, an NYPD spokesman said.

A 52-year-old man was walking within the park near Central Drive and 72nd Street around 10:30 p.m. Sunday when he was approached by the two teenagers, police said. The teenagers engaged the man in conversation before one of them — a 16-year-old boy — punched the man in the head by surprise, police said.

When the man fell to the ground after the punch, the teenagers took his wallet and ran off, police said. The accused muggers were arrested nearby shortly after the robbery, police said. The 16-year-old, of Syosset, and 19-year-old Calisha Armand, of Kips Bay, were charged with robbery. The 16-year-old was also charged with criminal possession of stolen property, police said.

The victim was treated for his injuries at the scene and did not require transportation to a hospital, police said.

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