Teen Robbed at Knifepoint in Central Park: Police

A teenager was robbed at knifepoint by two men in Central Park Sunday night, police said.

The 17-year-old victim was walking on the Great Lawn at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday when one of the suspects blocked his path. The second suspect came up from behind him, hit him on the back of the head and pushed him to the ground, police said.

One of the muggers then flashed a knife and stole his wallet, authorities said.

The suspects fled north in the park and have not been arrested, police said.

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