A Sunday night walk in Astoria turned violent when a 28-year-old man was beaten and robbed near 36-32 Crescent Street around 9:00 p.m. on June 7, according to police bulletins. Investigators say five people approached him, one suspect showed a firearm, and the group punched and kicked the victim before taking his wallet and running off. Detectives have released images of the group and are asking anyone who recognizes them to step up with information.
🚨 WANTED FOR A ROBBERY: On Sunday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 9:00 P.M., in the vicinity of 36-32 Crescent Street, in the confines of the 114 Precinct in Queens, a 28-year-old male victim was approached by five unidentified individuals. The individuals punched and kicked the… pic.twitter.com/XfuGRrLvSn
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 8, 2026
Police Release Images And Details
In a post on X, NYPD Crime Stoppers said the attack happened within the 114th Precinct and involved five unidentified individuals who "assaulted the victim by punching and kicking." According to the post, one of the suspects displayed a firearm, and the group took the victim's wallet before fleeing. The bulletin includes surveillance stills that police hope will jog memories for anyone who was in the area that night.
Reward And How To Report
According to Crime Stoppers, tips that lead to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for up to $3,500. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the online portal, sent via direct message to @NYPDTips on X, or phoned in to 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish speakers can call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) to share information without giving their names.
Where This Happened And Local Context
The 114th Precinct, which covers Astoria, Long Island City, Woodside and Jackson Heights, lists its stationhouse at 34-16 Astoria Boulevard, according to the NYPD 114th Precinct page. Street robberies have been a concern in the area this month. Police recently released images after a July 1 necklace-snatching near Crescent Street and Broadway, as reported by 1010 WINS. Citywide, the NYPD has increasingly leaned on the public and surveillance footage to link incidents, a trend highlighted in coverage of a citywide crime spree.
For this Astoria case, police are urging residents and business owners near Crescent Street to pull any doorbell or security camera footage from the June 7 time window and hang on to it. Anyone who recognizes the people in the surveillance stills or has video that could help should contact Crime Stoppers by phone or online so detectives can review the tip. Authorities note that tips that help lead to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for reward consideration.
