# Central Park cyclist fights off robbery trio

> Woman uses Stanley cup to defend against three men during Central Park robbery attempt.
- Title: Central Park cyclist fights off robbery trio · ABC7 New York
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: central park, robbery, katherine marroquin, nypd, stanley cup, bicycle, mugging, news, local, Central, Park, cyclist
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/central-park-mugging-cyclist-fights-off-3-men-during-attempted-robbery/19961198
- Published: 2026-10-20T20:36:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: central park, robbery, katherine marroquin, nypd, stanley cup, bicycle, mugging, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A woman in Central Park fought off three men who attempted to rob her with a Stanley cup, protecting her life over money.