From ABC7 New York · · 1m 20s
Central Park cyclist fights off robbery trio
Woman uses Stanley cup to defend against three men during Central Park robbery attempt.
In brief
Woman uses Stanley cup to defend against three men during Central Park robbery attempt. A woman in Central Park fought off three men who attempted to rob her with a Stanley cup, protecting her life over money. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Central Park mugging
A woman fought off three men who attempted to rob her while cycling in Central Park on Sunday night.
Robbery attempt details
The men struck her in the head near West 93rd Street and West Drive, targeting valuables like phones and money.
Bicycle commute
Marroquin bought the bicycle last year for her commute between the Bronx and Manhattan, believing biking was safer than subway.
Dark area confrontation
The men emerged from bushes near the reservoir in Central Park shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday, surrounding her quickly.
Stanley cup defense
Marroquin grabbed her stainless steel Stanley cup from the ground and used it to hit one man in the head, causing the trio to flee.
Suspects described
One suspect wore a black-hooded sweatshirt, light pants, black sneakers, and a black face mask; another had a black jacket, gray sweatpants, black sneakers, and a red face mask.
No arrests made
No arrests have been made for the robbery attempt despite NYPD releasing surveillance images of the suspects.
Here's the gist
A woman in Central Park fought off three men who attempted to rob her with a Stanley cup, protecting her life over money.
