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Man robbed at gunpoint outside Astoria school

Jan. 16, 2015 By Michael Florio

The 114th precinct is seeking any information on a suspect who robbed a man at gunpoint outside an Astoria school.

The suspect approached the 24-year-old victim in front of P.S. 2, located at 75-10 21st Ave, at roughly 10:45 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 7. He then displayed a gun and demanded the victim’s property, according to the NYPD.

The suspect took the victim’s wallet, containing $6, and his Samsung Galaxy phone, before fleeing the scene.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5-foot-11, 175 pounds with long black braids and a medium build.

Police are asking for anyone with any information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.