72-year-old NYC electronics store employee assaulted and robbed

Adam Devine

NEW YORK, NY – The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two individuals who were involved in a robbery at an electronics store in Manhattan on April 21.

The suspects entered the store, located on the corner of West 38th Street and 8th Avenue, around 7:30 AM.

They assaulted a 72-year-old employee, stole $1500 from his wallet, and attempted to open a store safe but were unsuccessful. The suspects were described as one male and one female, both in their early 20s.

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The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries, while the suspects remain at large. The NYPD is urging anyone with information to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), submit tips online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or reach out via Twitter @NYPDTips.


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