BRONX, NY – The New York City Police Department seeks public assistance in identifying an individual associated with a robbery incident.
The event occurred on Sunday, July 16, at approximately 12:38 AM at a commercial establishment located at 353 East 151 Street.
According to the police report, an unknown individual entered the establishment and approached a 59-year-old male employee, demanding money. The suspect then proceeded to assault the employee, punching him in the face, and removed an undetermined amount of cash from the register.
The assailant fled the scene on foot, heading northbound on East 151 Street. The employee sustained a minor injury during the encounter and was treated on the scene by EMS personnel.
The New York City Police Department encourages anyone with information about this incident to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or submit their tips online at the Crime Stoppers website. Help ensure the safety of the community by aiding in the identification and apprehension of this individual.