Teen arrested in robbery of 13-year-old son of NYPD Deputy Commissioner John Miller

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
17-year-old arrested in robbery of John Miller's 13-year-old son
The teen was arrested for the robbery which took place Monday near Central Park.

UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Police arrested a 17-year-old boy in the robbery of NYPD Deputy Commissioner John Miller's 13-year-old son.

Investigators say the teen rode up to the 13-year-old on a Citi Bike and demanded his wallet and cell phone.

It happened Monday on Central Park West at 1:45 p.m.

The robber ran off with the teenager's phone and $100 in cash from his wallet.

The victim was not injured.

The 17-year-old is not being identified due to his age.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

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