NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying two individuals linked to a robbery that took place in the confines of the 43 Precinct.
The incident was reported to have occurred on Friday, August 18, at approximately 11:42 p.m. The suspects entered Exotic Smoke Shop, situated near Soundview Avenue and Beach Avenue. They assaulted a 24-year-old male victim, punching him in the face before forcibly removing an undetermined amount of money and taking $160 worth of merchandise. The victim sustained minor injuries but refused medical attention. The perpetrators left the scene and their whereabouts are currently unknown.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted on the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.