Queens, NY – Police are searching for three men accused of assaulting and robbing a 23-year-old man inside Kissena Park late Sunday night.
Investigators said the victim was walking near 46-21 Colden Street around 9:20 p.m. when three unidentified individuals approached and began kicking and punching him before forcibly taking his iPhone 13. The suspects fled on foot, heading southbound along Kissena Boulevard.
The victim suffered minor injuries, including pain and bruising, and was treated at the scene by EMS. Police released descriptions of the attackers, all believed to be male. One was last seen wearing a black jacket, black sweatpants, and black sneakers. The second wore a white shirt, black pants, and black sneakers. The third suspect was described wearing a white shirt, black jacket, and neon green shorts.
Detectives from the 109th Precinct are investigating and asking anyone with information to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
A quiet walk through Kissena Park turned violent when three shadows struck without warning.