FLUSHING — Two teenagers allegedly pummeled a 21-year-old and stole his iPhone 5 near the corner of Elder Avenue and Colden Street June 12, police said.
The duo approached the man at about 1:20 p.m., threw him to the ground and allegedly punched him repeatedly before swiping the highly sought gadget, according to police sources.
But cops soon caught up with the alleged culprits, and arrested a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy, according to police.
The 16-year-old was charged with robbery, assault, criminal possession of stolen property and resisting arrest, according to police.
