Police update info in Astoria August robbery

ASTORIA — Police released new information about a robbery that took place in August.

Around 10 p.m. Aug. 26, a suspect approached a deliveryman at the corner of Main Avenue and Astoria Boulevard and threatened the victim with his fist, police said.

The fugitive, who was described as a black man, 16-19 years old with a medium build and wearing a black T-shirt and camouflage shorts, then allegedly stole $120 from the victim’s pockets before escaping on a bike, according to investigators.