Police: Teens attempt to rob teens in Merrick

Three local teenagers were the victims of an apparent attempted robbery in Merrick this past Sunday, Nassau County Police say.

The incident occurred on Feb. 27 at 4:40 p.m., according to police. Authorities said the three 15-year-old males were walking on Yale Road when they were approached by two older teens. One wielded a wooden bat and demanded that the three 15-year-olds hand over their iPhones. The victims ran to a nearby home while the two suspects fled westbound on Yale Road. No injuries were reported.

Police described the suspects as Hispanic and about 18 years old. One was about 5-foot-6, and wore a red, hooded sweatshirt, glasses and a dark-blue ski cap. The other was about 5-foot-7, and wore a black jacket, white shirt and blue jeans.

Police request that anyone with information about this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.