PAULINA TAM
Two teen suspects punched a 27-year-old woman in the face when she would not give up her iPhone in Ozone Park Saturday, police said.
The victim was approached by the pair around 5:30 p.m. on 81st Street near Liberty Avenue when they displayed a gun and demanded her phone, cops said.
Police describe the two suspects as black, about 16 years old and 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 5 inches 6 inches tall. The first suspect wore a white and blue shirt and the second a red shirt. Authorities have also released a video of the suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
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