Search is on for suspect in series of armed robberies around Astoria
Police are on the lookout for a suspect in a series of armed robberies around the neighborhood, spanning from August 7th to as recently as September 15thGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Each instance took place during the very early hours of the morning, with half of the six robberies occurring each night of the weekend of September 6th through September 8th, according to an article published by the Astoria PostGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.
To date, the incidents have taken place at the following locations:
- 34-02 30th StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. (iKraveit Foods)
- Crescent StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. & 34th AveGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.
- Astoria Park (on two separate occasions)
- 27th StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. & 39th AveGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.
During each robbery, the suspect allegedly threatened victims at gunpointGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Two victims were struck in the head with the gun, suffering non-life-threatening injuriesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.
The suspect is described by authorities as a black male with a full beard, and approximately 5’10Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. If you have any information regarding the aforementioned incidents, please call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPSGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.