Wireless store heist erupts as armed duo snatches phones in Queens

by Phil Stilton

Queens, NY – Two individuals entered a Hillside Avenue wireless shop Tuesday, October 28 at about 10:45 a.m. before a firearm was displayed during a cellphone theft.

One of the individuals removed six phones valued at about $2,300.

Both fled the location on foot after the theft.


Key Points

  • Two individuals entered a Hillside Avenue wireless store during a daytime theft
  • A firearm was displayed while six phones were taken
  • One individual boarded a southbound Q25 bus after fleeing

The sought individual was last seen boarding a southbound Q25 bus after leaving the area.
No injuries were reported following the incident.

The individual being sought was described as a male with a dark complexion.
He was last seen wearing a black jacket and red sweatpants.

The theft occurred inside the Total Wireless store at 153-55 Hillside Avenue.
The second individual who displayed the firearm fled alongside the sought individual as the investigation continued.

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