Woman in Muslim Dress Seen Toting Rifle in Staten Island Parking Lot; Police Scramble to Find Her and Her Compatriots

From CBS New York:

The NYPD has issued a "be on the lookout" alert after a woman carrying what appears to be weapon was photographed on Staten Island. 

The photos were taken Friday at the Midland Beach parking lot by a retired member of the NYPD. [But Note:] 

It is not yet clear if the weapon the person was spotted carrying is an actual assault rifle or paintball gun. 

Police are searching for two SUVs with New Jersey license plates A83FCB and PSJ52V.