Teen trio sought after boy, 15, stabbed in robbery at Queens McDonald's

Police are searching for three people in connection with Monday's stabbing in Astoria
Police are searching for three people in connection with Monday's stabbing in Astoria. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Police are searching for three teens after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed and robbed outside a McDonald’s in Queens on Monday afternoon.

The NYPD released surveillance images of the trio Tuesday.

The victim was in front of the McDonald’s at 21st Street and 31st Drive in Astoria around 4:15 p.m. when the group robbed him of his cellphone, police said.

Police investigated at the McDonald's into Monday evening
Police investigated at the McDonald's into Monday evening. Photo credit Citizen App

They then stabbed him in the buttocks with a sharp object before fleeing the area, according to police.

The victim was transported in stable condition by EMS to NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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