Man robbed at knifepoint by group at Queens subway station: NYPD

ASTORIA, Queens (PIX11) – A man was shoved up against a wall and robbed at knifepoint by a group of thieves inside a Queens subway station, police said.

The robbery happened at the 34th Avenue-Steinway Street subway station in Astoria around 10:10 a.m. on Monday, according to the NYPD.

The 39-year-old victim was going down the stairs at the mezzanine level when three robbers came up and shoved him against a wall. The robbers punched the victim in the mouth, pulled out a knife and then stole his wallet, police said.

The victim suffered bruising and swelling on his face, authorities said.

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The three suspects are believed to be between 18 to 20 years old. The NYPD released surveillance images and video (above) showing the suspects.

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