at 15 years old i hung out in pershing field almost daily, and i always knew to come home when it got dark out. really, shame on this kid and his parent(s) for allowing him to be out that late. my parents would never have allowed me or my brother to do something like that. it's bad enough i had to deal with the scum on my block always trying to steal my bikes and rollerblades.

i hope that in addition to losing his stuff, police charge the 15 year old for being out after curfew

Three rob kid on the court

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Three robbers scored on a steal and fast break at a Pershing Field basketball court early yesterday morning, Jersey City police said.

A 15-year-old Booraem Avenue resident was shooting hoops shortly after midnight when three men approached him, reports said.

One stood by the entrance while another pulled out a silver handgun and said, "You know what it is; get down," according to police.

The victim handed over his Nike bag, containing his wallet, school ID card, $30 in cash, keys and a cell phone, before the men fled south on Summit Avenue, reports said.

PAUL KOEPP - Jersey Journal