Police are searching for six people who they say violently robbed a 14-year-old boy in Throggs Neck.
The group approached the boy in front of 3660 East Tremont Ave. just before 4 p.m. Monday.
Authorities say the robbers punched and kicked the boy before taking his cellphone and running away.
The boy turned down medical attention.
Anyone with information is urged to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).