Police: Yaphank teen stabbed, had vehicle stolen in Middle Island
The teen was transported to a hospital for injuries not considered to be life-threatening.
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A Yaphank teenager was stabbed and had his vehicle stolen in Middle Island Tuesday afternoon, police say.
They say the 17-year-old was walking near the intersection of Tie Street and Sander Court when he was approached by a group at around 1 p.m.
Police say the teenager was stabbed with an unknown object during an altercation and dropped his car keys. One of the suspects picked up the keys and at least one person fled the scene in the victim's 2015 Mazda sedan, which was parked nearby.
The victim was transported to a hospital for injuries not considered to be life-threatening.
Anyone with information is asked to call Seventh Squad detectives at 631-852-8752 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
