New York, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify an individual connected to a commercial robbery in the Midtown South Precinct.
According to police reports, the incident occurred on Saturday, August 26, around 5:30 p.m. An unidentified individual entered a commercial establishment at 224 Lexington Avenue and demanded money. The individual then punched a 68-year-old female store worker and forcibly removed a cash register from the premises. The suspect fled the scene on foot.
The victim was transported by EMS to NYU Langone Medical Center and is in stable condition.
The NYPD urges anyone with information about this incident to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish speakers can call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted on the Crime Stoppers website or via Twitter @NYPDTips.