Two women wanted in Astoria street robbery

Police are searching for two women who they say robbed a 44-year-old woman last month in Astoria.

On Dec. 2 at 12 p.m., the victim was walking near 44th Street and 31st Avenue when the two suspects came up from behind the woman and pushed her to the ground, cops said. They then snatched her purse, containing the woman’s credit cards and keys, and took off.

The victim was transported to Elmhurst Hospital for cuts on her head.

Police described the suspects as Hispanic.

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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