A late-night robbery outside the Astoria ferry landing left a 25-year-old man battered and minus his smartwatch on May 30, and police are now turning up the volume on their search for the attackers.
According to a renewed public appeal, the victim was assaulted around 11:20 p.m. in front of 3-10 Astoria Boulevard, where multiple people punched and kicked him, ripped the smartwatch off his wrist and then bolted on foot. Investigators are now asking for witnesses and anyone with phone video to come forward.
The fresh call for tips went out June 23, when NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a "wanted" notice tied to the case. According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, tips can be sent by direct message to @NYPDTips or by calling 1-800-577-TIPS, and tipsters may be eligible for rewards of up to $3,500 if information leads to an arrest and indictment.
Where It Happened
The robbery was reported in front of 3-10 Astoria Boulevard, right by the neighborhood’s ferry landing, a busy transit hub in northwest Queens. As listed on the NYC Ferry site, that landing is located at 3-10 Astoria Blvd., within the NYPD’s 114th Precinct. The NYPD 114th Precinct handles investigations in Astoria and surrounding neighborhoods.
What Investigators Say
In its public notice, NYPD Crime Stoppers says the 25-year-old was approached by several people who "punched and kicked" him before forcibly taking his smartwatch. The suspects then "fled on foot to parts unknown." Detectives are asking anyone who saw the confrontation or recorded it on their phone to contact Crime Stoppers so they can track down leads.
Context: Where This Fits in Local Crime Trends
Robbery numbers across New York City have edged down in early 2026, even as street-level thefts remain a concern in certain pockets. The NYPD reported an overall drop in robberies during the first quarter. On the neighborhood level, trends are more nuanced inside the 114th Precinct. Patch notes that some crime categories were down in Astoria earlier this year.
Legal Context
Robbery cases in New York are brought under Penal Law Article 160, which covers different degrees of the offense. Depending on the level of force used, any weapons involved and whether victims are injured, charges can be elevated. The New York State Senate text outlines the specific degrees of robbery and the penalties prosecutors may pursue if suspects in a case like this are identified and charged.
How to Help
Anyone with information on the Astoria Boulevard incident is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers. Tipsters can DM @NYPDTips on X or call 1-800-577-TIPS and may qualify for a reward if their information leads to an arrest and indictment. People who have video or want to file a report can also reach out directly to the 114th Precinct using the non-emergency contact information listed on its page. For emergencies, call 911.
