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A teenager parted with his bicycle after a quartet of males assaulted him in Newbold Monday.
Nearing Broad and Wharton streets at 8:50 p.m., the youth glimpsed four men, with one grabbing the rear tire of his ride, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The action led to his flipping onto the ground, where, without provocation, the offenders began to punch his head and body.
One of the figures jumped on the mode of transportation, a yellow Trek Mountain Bike with white handle bars and yellow handle grips and valued at $2,000, and the others followed him as they fled eastbound on Wharton toward 13th Street. The victim, who did not seek immediate hospital treatment after sustaining cuts and facial and head bruises, described the lead attacker as black and 5-foot-10; having a thin build; and wearing a white T-shirt. Detailed descriptions of the others were not available as of press time.
To report information, call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
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