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Suspects snatch iPhone, caught on tape fleeing Astoria scene

Oct. 11, 2013 By Christian Murray

The police are searching for three suspects who snatched an iPhone from a 21-year-old woman in Astoria on Monday night.

According to police, the suspects approached the victim while she was walking on 30th Road near 12th Street, pushed her and fled with the phone.

The victim was not injured.

The suspects, described as two women and one man, were caught on surveillance video running away.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.

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