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Deliveryman Robbed of Electric Bike and Chinese Food in Astoria

Suspects Wanted for Robbing Astoria Food Deliveryman
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ASTORIA — Cops are looking for a trio of hungry robbers who held up a deliveryman in Astoria, taking off with his electric bike, cash — and Chinese food.

The men, who were caught on surveillance video, approached the deliveryman shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday on 12th Street near 27th Avenue in Astoria, according to police.

They flashed a gun, then took off with the victim's electric bike, money and the Chinese food he was delivering. The deliveryman was not injured, cops said.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 27463 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.