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FiDi Teen Robbed By Men Who Hinted They Were Armed, Police Say

By Irene Plagianos | February 8, 2017 1:46pm
 The 19-year-old was robbed at Hanover Square as he walked home, police said.
The 19-year-old was robbed at Hanover Square as he walked home, police said.
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FINANCIAL DISTRICT — A teen was robbed by two men — one of whom insinuated he had a gun — as the 19-year-old walked home last week, police said.

The victim told police that the men approached him from behind, yelling to get his attention, as they passed Hanover Square around 1 a.m. on Feb. 2, according to authorities.

One man demanded, "We're going to need all of your money," while the other robber lifted up his sweatshirt, implying that he was carrying a gun, police said.

The teen, who told police he "feared for his life," quickly handed over all the money in his pockets — $60 — and the robbers fled.

Police were still investigating the robbery.