Police: 3 Wanted In Connection With In Astoria Crime Spree
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police in Queens say they are trying to identify three suspects in connection with a one-day crime spree in Astoria.
It started around 11:45 a.m. Friday when police say they allegedly threatened a 15-year-old boy with a knife, pushing him to the ground and getting away cell phone.
Later that day, police said they tried to steal three umbrellas from a Rite Aid store, punching an employee in the face when he tried to stop them.
Minutes after that, police said they robbed a cab driver of around $80.
None of the victims were seriously hurt.
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or text tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.