New London Woman Accused in New York Robbery

NYACK, NY — The Clarkstown Police Department arrested two women — one a Connecticut resident — for robbery on Wednesday in Central Nyack.

Police said the two approached a 16-year-old girl in a gas station parking lot, demanded her money, and punched, pushed and kicked her. The victim did not suffer any injury that required medical attention.

The incident took place at about 8:30 p.m. at the Shell Gas Station at 53 Rt.59 in Central Nyack. The robbers got $5, police said.

Officers searched the area for suspects and located two women a short distance away.

Destiny Bossa, 17, of New London, Ct. and Priscilla Ortiz, 18, of Orangeburg, NY, were arrested and transported to police headquarters for processing. They were charged with Robbery 2nd (felony).

Bossa and Ortiz were arraigned in Clarkstown Justice Court. Bail was set at $2,500. Both were transported to Rockland County Jail and will return to court on Jan. 4.