A 16-year-old boy was walking near Newbridge Street and Carlton Avenue around 6:30 p.m. when two teens approached and demanded his property, according to Menlo Park police. Punching his face, the suspects fled empty-handed after turning out the boy's pockets.

The duo evaded a search of the area, police said. They were described as two black teenagers, one wearing a black long-sleeved T-shirt over a red shirt, and the other a gray hooded sweatshirt and black-and-white checkered scarf.

Police ask that anyone with information about this case call them at 330-6300 or the anonymous tip line at 330-6395.

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